Detroit's coolant guidance specifies particular coolant types, a reminder to follow the maker's spec (see cavitation). Per Detroit and Wikipedia.
Common to all diesels
These apply to Detroit engines too.
- Hard start when cold
- Cranks, will not start
- White smoke
- Black smoke
- Blue smoke
- Low power / limp mode
- Rough idle
- Water in fuel light
- Fuel in the oil
- Losing coolant
- DPF and regeneration
- Cold-weather gelling
- DEF / SCR faults
- NOx sensor problems
- Clogged EGR valve
- Turbo whistle / boost leak
- Injector knock
- Fuel filter restriction
- Air in the fuel
- Oil consumption
- Crankcase blow-by
- Cavitation / liner pitting
- Maintenance basics
- Winter diesel prep
- Is a DPF/EGR delete legal?
Where this comes from
- Detroit (Daimler Truck): History
- Wikipedia: Detroit Diesel Series 60
- Detroit: Coolant requirements for engine cooling systems (PDF)
Last reviewed 2026-10-19. General information only: confirm with your service information and a qualified diesel technician.