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Technical Reference
FAQ - Index

The next few pages cover Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for fuel, lube and coolant
filtration. The source is the Filter Manufacturers Council at www.filtercouncil.org.
Donaldson is a participating member in this organization.

Fuel Filtration
What is the meaning of efficiency in relation to a fuel filter?
What is the capacity of a fuel filter and how is it measured?
What is restriction?
What is hydrostatic burst pressure?
How often should system maintenance be performed?
How can I estimate my engines total fuel flow rate?
What is the difference between a primary and secondary diesel fuel filter?
What is the purpose a fuel/water separator?
What is asphaltene?
What is a micron?
How often should I change my fuel filter(s)?

Lube Filtration
Can the filter cause low oil pressure?
What causes a gasket to displace from the oil filter?
Is it better to use a filter with higher efficiency, regardless of the capacity of the filter?
Can some filters be substituted for other filters?
What is the difference between a by-pass lube filter and a full-flow lube filter?
What is the purpose of a by-pass lube filter? 3What is the micron rating and efficiency of the filter?
What type of media does the filter use?
What are the advantages of glass media?
What is the service interval of the filter?
Do the liquid and solid additives last the same amount of time?

Coolant Filtration
How often should system maintenance be performed?
How can I obtain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for coolant additives
Are there environmental hazards to not treating a coolant system properly?
Why doesn’t a coolant filter come factory installed on some engines?
Is regular tap water all right to use in coolant systems?
How can I convert “normal” additives to extended drain or extended service additives?
I’ve never had cooling system problems. Why do I need coolant additives and filters? ENGINE LIQUID FILTRATION - TECHNICAL REFERENCE
How often do I need to monitor the system? How do I control monitoring when vehicles are traveling nationwide?
Can liquid SCA’s and filters with SCA’s be used together?
What is the difference between filters that are the same physical size and have the same thread size?
What is the difference between extended drain and extended service products?
What is the correct water and antifreeze mixture to be used in coolant systems?
Coolant seems to disappear from my system. Where does it go?
Why does my coolant foam?
What happens if the coolant system is overcharged with additives?
Should I consider using coolant filters on gasoline engines?
Are additives and filters with additives compatible with long life / extended life coolant?
What is the best way to determine the freeze point of the coolant?
How often should I change my antifreeze?
Can I use a liquid SCA in either a gasoline or diesel engine with no coolant filter?
Is it better to use a filter with coolant additive or a liquid SCA with an additive free filter?
Why can’t I use a bigger filter with SCA’s?
Will adding SCA’s to a coolant system postpone or cure existing corrosion problems?
What types of coolant cleaners / flushes should be used?
If I change vehicles or equipment, can I use up my existing filters with SCA’s?
How do I find out what the total coolant capacity of my system is?
Do supplemental coolant products work with recycled antifreeze?
Do you really need to test between service intervals?
What does the additive actually do while circulating in the coolant system?
Which brand of antifreeze is low silicate type?

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