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SUBJECT DATE
Cooling System Fill Procedure February 2012

Additions, Revisions, or Updates

Publication Number / Title Platform Section Title Change

Cooling System Fill Addition of Service instructions for filling and burping air out of the
Procedure cooling systems.

Installation of the Air

Compressor

Installation of Air Intake

Manifold

Installation of the Valve,

EPA07/10
DDC-SVC-MAN-0081 Spring, Seal and Valve
DD Platform
Cap Added link to SIB information.
Installation of the DD15
and DD16 Cylinder Head

Installation of the DD13

Cylinder Head

Installation of the
Crankshaft

Cooling System Flush

and Fill

Extended Storage (More

Than 30 Days)
EPA07/10 Procedure for Restoring
DDC-SVC-MAN-0080 Added link to SIB information.
DD Platform to Service An Engine That
Has Been in Extended
Storage

Monitoring the Cooling

System

EPA07/10 Installation of the Fuel

DDC-SVC-MAN-0082 Added link to SIB information.
DD Platform Injector Cup

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Publication Number / Title Platform Section Title Change

Installation of the DD13

Exhaust Flanged
Manifold

Installation of the DD15

and DD16 Exhaust S-
Pipe

Installation of DD15 and

DD16 Exhaust Gas
Recirculation Valve
Actuator

Installation of the
Hydrocarbon Fuel Doser
EPA07/10 Housing
DDC-SVC-MAN-0083 Added link to SIB information.
DD Platform
Installation of the 13 and
23 Gallon Diesel Exhaust
Fluid Tank Header Unit

Installation of the Six-

Gallon Diesel Exhaust
Fluid Tank

Installation of the 13 and

23 Gallon Diesel Exhaust
Fluid Tank

Installation of the Diesel

Exhaust Fluid Pump
Module

Installation of the Engine

Coolant Inlet
EPA07/10 Temperature Sensor
DDC-SVC-MAN-0084 Added link to SIB information.
DD Platform Installation of the Engine
Coolant Outlet
Temperature Sensor

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2 Cooling System Fill Procedure

Fill as follows:
1. With the engine off (engine OFF, ignition OFF), fill the cooling system with coolant at a constant minimum rate (typically
6 to 8 liters per minute) until it reaches the top of the filler neck or at the "Cold MAX" level.

WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY (eov84)

To avoid injury before starting and running the engine, ensure the vehicle is parked on a level surface,
parking brake is set, and the wheels are blocked.

WARNING: ENGINE EXHAUST (i)(eov34)

To avoid injury from inhaling engine exhaust, always operate the engine in a well-ventilated area.
Engine exhaust is toxic.

2. Start the engine (no pressure cap) and idle for one minute. Increase engine speed slowly to 1000-1200 RPM and hold for
one minute. Then reduce engine speed to idle and cycle up and down between idle and 1000-1200 RPM for one additional
minute.
3. After this three minute burp sequence, stop the engine and add coolant as required to achieve "Cold Full" level. If a second
top-off is needed, start the engine and idle the engine for one additional minute.
4. Stop the engine and add coolant as required to achieve the "Cold Max" level, and then install the pressure cap.

WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY (eov84)

To avoid injury before starting and running the engine, ensure the vehicle is parked on a level surface,
parking brake is set, and the wheels are blocked.

WARNING: ENGINE EXHAUST (i)(eov34)

To avoid injury from inhaling engine exhaust, always operate the engine in a well-ventilated area.
Engine exhaust is toxic.

NOTE: This will eliminate the large pockets of air from the system, although smaller bubbles will still remain. Normal
operation of the vehicle should purge the remaining air bubbles from the system without any damage. Extremely
large cooling systems (such as in motor homes or luxury coaches) may require additional time for system deaeration.

5. Start the engine and inspect for leaks.

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