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Degreasing Marine Diesel Engine Cooling Water Systems

(This method can only be used when engine is out of service)

1. Drain the cooling system and flush with water.
2. Refill engine with water adding 20 litres Seaclean Plus per 1000 litres cooling water.
3. Circulate the solution through the system and heat until a temperature of about 60°C.
4. Continue circulation of the solution through the system for a minimum of 5 hours.
5. Drain engine and check the cleaning result. Repeat cleaning procedure if necessary.
6.  When cleaning is completed, drain the system, and thoroughly flush with clean water. Refill while adding an anticorrosion treatment such as Dieselguard NB or Rocor NB Liquid.