Fleetguard Inc. Releases ESXtreme Organic Acid Coolant Extends Service to 600,000-Mile Protection

    NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Oct. 7, 2002-- Fleetguard Inc. has released its new extended life antifreeze coolant product, ESXtreme(TM). An organic acid formulation that is borate, phosphate and silicate-free, ESXtreme(TM) provides minimum 600,000-mile or 12,000-hour protection for heavy-duty diesel engines. The new coolant prevents a wide variety of maintenance problems, including scaling, foaming, corrosion and liner pitting, as well as extends water pump life and provides extremely low maintenance.
    "ESXtreme(TM) utilizes superior organic acid technology," explained Dave Brisk, Coolant Product Manager for Fleetguard. "It is Fleetguard's answer to the maintenance demands of heavy-duty diesel coolant systems. It provides superior protection against freezing, boil-over, cavitation, liner pitting, erosion, corrosion, elastomer gasket degradation, and scaling. It offers a lot of protection and worry-free maintenance in one simple package."
    With its unique organic formula and ethylene glycol base, ESXtreme(TM) meets North American, European and Asian Original Equipment Manufacturers requirements for extended life coolants. It also meets the performance requirements of ASTM, TMC, SAE and GM specifications and is compatible with conventional antifreeze and supplemental coolant additives. ESXtreme(TM) Extender liquid chemical replacement and ESXtreme(TM) ESI Filters have also been released for extending coolant life.
    "It simplifies the entire coolant maintenance process," Brisk said. "It is easy to use--simply charge the cooling system with ESXtreme(TM), top-off with ESXtreme(TM) Premix, and after 300,000 miles or 6,000 hours, recharge with a quart of ESXtreme(TM) Extender and add an ESXtreme(TM) ESI coolant filter. You are then good to go for another 300,000 miles or 6,000 hours of operation."
    The new coolant is formulated in ethylene glycol premix and concentrate formulas and is available in bulk, 55-gallon drums and one-gallon bottles.

    Fleetguard Inc., headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cummins Inc. and is the global filtration and exhaust specialist for all diesel and combustion engine-powered systems. Fleetguard's home page on the Internet can be found at www.fleetguard.com.