Coolant choice and cleaning engine

[Gaspasser]

Not a tractor but it's orange. KX 033 mini ex. Changing oil today. Noticed coolant level low. Would any good quality antifreeze that I use in my car/truck be acceptable for mini-ex and/or tractor (L6060)? My diesel truck "requires" a special formulation. Any advantage to buying Kubota brand? I've gone through the manual.
Second, engine compartment dirty. Besides brushing/ vacuuming, is a water hose down acceptable? Forgive the basic questions, but i worked on humans not engines for a living.

I'll accept the flak. Thanks.

 

[Runs With Scissors]

For general engine cleaning, I ususally make sure to steer clear of the intake(s) and air cleaner(s) and I avoid using “High pressure”. (i.e. higher than “normal hose pressure”)

Using those “off the shelf” engine degreasers and “hose pressure” has always worked out for me…..

(Oh, and I dont do it with the engine running either )


Not sure about the coolant…But, since that is one of those things that I rarely change I think using Kubota brand would be the easiest/best choice (if they make an actual “Kubota” brand?)

 

[Gaspasser]

For general engine cleaning, I ususally make sure to steer clear of the intake(s) and air cleaner(s) and I avoid using “High pressure”. (i.e. higher than “normal hose pressure”)

Using those “off the shelf” engine degreasers and “hose pressure” has always worked out for me…..

(Oh, and I dont do it with the engine running either )


Not sure about the coolant…But, since that is one of those things that I rarely change I think using Kubota brand would be the easiest/best choice (if they make an actual “Kubota” brand?)

Thanks!

 

[Nicksacco]

I'd like to add that hot water works well too for stubborn areas.
I added a hot water outlet specifically for this purpose.
Goodluck

 

[McMXi]

Not a tractor but it's orange. KX 033 mini ex. Changing oil today. Noticed coolant level low. Would any good quality antifreeze that I use in my car/truck be acceptable for mini-ex and/or tractor (L6060)? My diesel truck "requires" a special formulation. Any advantage to buying Kubota brand? I've gone through the manual.
Second, engine compartment dirty. Besides brushing/ vacuuming, is a water hose down acceptable? Forgive the basic questions, but i worked on humans not engines for a living.

I'll accept the flak. Thanks.

My Ford diesels require "special" Ford coolant, and not the same "special" coolant, but for the tractors I use NAPA ELC which is an OAT (organic acid technology) coolant. It's around $10/gallon and I prefer the premixed stuff. It's a light green/yellow color.