CoolTrak
Coolant Test Strips / Antifreeze
Strips
Test freeze point of ethylene and propylene glycol based coolants.
Price $19.50
#44399
Availability:
Stock Item
Usually ships same or next business day.
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The quick and effective way to
prevent coolant system damage.
CoolTrak Coolant Test Strips offer a fast, easy and reliable way to test
engine coolant effectiveness. With one simple dip, you can determine an
engine’s protection against freeze-up, boil-over and acid buildup with a
highly effective pH test.
Detect Coolant pH
CoolTrak’s coolant pH chemistry gives you more knowledge regarding engine
coolant condition. In 15 seconds, CoolTrak measures coolant freeze point,
boil point and pH levels of 6, 7, 7.5, 8 and 11. This new chemistry will help
you detect acid buildup, which can cause leaks and damage to the water pump,
head gasket and other cooling system components. You can also use CoolTrak
to determine when to send coolant for recycling and to check recycled
coolant for effectiveness.
Technology you can depend on
CoolTrak has been proven effective with the US military and has been
approved for use by the U.S. Postal Service and municipal vehicle
maintenance centers across the country. The test works with both ethylene
and propylene glycol-based coolants. It is not recommended for use with any
type of red or orange dyed coolants. The strips use the same reliable
technology originally developed and used in the medical diagnostics
industry.
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Questions Most Often Asked
about CoolTrak® Test Strips
Do test strips really work?
Yes. Test strips were originally developed in the
medical diagnostic industry by Miles, Inc. in the 1960’s. Today, they are
the medical standard for urinalysis and blood chemistry analysis. ETS was
created by Miles to develop industrial applications for these tests.
CoolTrak® is a direct application of this technology.
What is freeze point?
The temperatures at which the fist crystals of ice
form in the coolant solution. This is often confused with “burst point.”
Burst point is the temperature at which the coolant mixture freezes solid. A
50/50 coolant/water mixture has a freeze point of approximately –30°F and a
burst point of –52°F.
What is coolant pH?
Simply stated, pH is the measure of the degree of
acidity or alkalinity in a coolant. The acidity decreases and the alkalinity
increases as the pH goes from 0 to 14. The recommended pH range for coolants
is on the slight alkaline side, from 7.5 to 11. Anything at 11 and above
would be considered too high. Tests that range from 6.0 up to 7.5 would be
considered too low. The pH of fresh coolant slowly decreases with time and
use in a cooling system as acids are formed by the oxidation of ethylene or
propylene glycol. At low pH ranges, certain metal surfaces are susceptible
to acid corrosion, while at high alkaline pH, aluminum surfaces are
susceptible to corrosion. Thus, it is important to check the coolant pH
periodically to make sure that it is neither too acidic nor too alkaline.
What if a person is colorblind?
Studies have shown that people who are colorblind can
read test strips as accurately as anyone else. Color perception is relative.
People with color blindness can distinguish between varying hues or
intensities of color, even if they perceive them as scales of gray.
Will CoolTrak work in propylene glycol (PG)
coolants?
Yes. The CoolTrak chemistry is specific to either
glycol: PG or EG. The test will also work if EG and PG are mixed together in
the same system. However, Red or Orange Dyed Coolants will affect an
accurate pH reading, and is NOT recommended for use.
Does the coolant have to be at room temperature?
To get reliable test results, the coolant must be
between 50 degrees F and 140 degrees F. IF the engine is hot, take a sample
out of the overflow tank. Or, drain a small amount out of the radiator and
set aside to cool. A tablespoon of coolant will cool in just a matter of
minutes.
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