ASTM D7517-09 - 1.4.2009
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the requirements for fully-formulated glycol base coolants for cooling systems of heavy-duty engines. When concentrates are used at 40 to 60 % PDO concentration by volume in water of suitable quality, (see Appendix X1), or when prediluted PDO base engine coolants (50 volume % minimum) are used without further dilution, they will function effectively during both winter and summer to provide protection against corrosion, cavitation, freezing, and boiling.

1.2 The coolants governed by this specification are categorized as follows:

Coolant Type

Description

I-FF

1,3 Propanediol base concentrate

II-FF

1,3 Propanediol predilute (50 vol %)

1.3 Coolant concentrates meeting this specification do not require any addition of Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) until the first maintenance interval when a maintenance dose of SCA is required to continue protection in certain heavy-duty engine cooling systems, particularly those of the wet cylinder liner-in-block design. The SCA additions are defined by and are the primary responsibility of the engine manufacturer or vehicle manufacturer. If they provide no instructions, follow the SCA supplier's instructions.

1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D512-23

Standard Test Methods for Chloride Ion In Water

D516-22

Standard Test Method for Sulfate Ion in Water

D1126-17(2025)

Standard Test Method for Hardness in Water

D1287-25

Standard Test Method for pH of Engine Coolants and Antirusts

D1293-18

Standard Test Methods for pH of Water

D4327-17(2025)

Standard Test Method for Anions in Water by Suppressed Ion Chromatography

D5828-97(2023)

Standard Test Method for Compatibility of Supplemental Coolant Additives (SCAs) and Engine Coolant Concentrates

D6130-24

Standard Test Method for Determination of Silicon and Other Elements in Engine Coolant by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectroscopy

D7518-20

Standard Specification for 1,3 Propanediol (PDO) Base Engine Coolant for Automobile and Light-Duty Service

E394-22

Standard Test Method for Iron in Trace Quantities Using the 1,10-Phenanthroline Method

Federal Method 2540B

Total Dissolved Solids Dried at 103-105C

D4725-25a

Standard Terminology for Engine Coolants and Related Fluids (Includes all amendments and changes 6/10/2025).

D5827-22

Standard Test Method for Analysis of Engine Coolant for Chloride and Other Anions by Ion Chromatography