QMI Cooling Test Strips

QMI Cooling Test Strips

QMI Cooling Test Strips

Product catalog summary
Product Information
The document discusses the challenges and solutions related to coolant analysis, particularly with the introduction of color dyes and formula changes in coolants such as Extended Life Coolants (ELC). Conventional methods struggle with these variations, but QMI Coolant Test Strips offer a solution by providing a patented color adjustment for Freeze Point/Boil Point analysis and diagnostics for Reserve Alkalinity and pH levels. This allows for accurate testing of any coolant type without needing to know its specific formulation or color.

Test Strips Features
QMI Coolant Test Strips include three test pads:
  • Freeze Point/Boiling Point: Determines glycol content.
  • Reserve Alkalinity: Indicates if the coolant is acceptable with a 'Pass' level of 6.6 or above.
  • pH: Used if RA is below 6.6 to provide a final 'Pass' or 'Fail'.
These strips are designed to reduce false positives and negatives, ensuring reliable diagnostics.

Applications
Suitable for all internal combustion engine type cooling systems.

Storage and Handling
Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight, with the bottle cap tightly closed. Test strips are effective for two years from the date of manufacture if stored properly. Avoid handling with wet or oily hands.

Packaging
Part # GL2500 contains 70 test strips per bottle.

Coolant Diagnostic Test Procedure
To perform the test:
  1. Dip the test strip into coolant below 100°F/43°C for two seconds.
  2. Shake off excess coolant.
  3. Wait 40 seconds for pads to cure, then check within 30 seconds.
  4. Use the Freeze Point/Boiling Point chart to check the end pad for 50% Glycol.
  5. Check the middle pad against the Reserve Alkalinity chart. If RA is 6.6 or higher, the test is complete.
  6. If RA is below 6.6, use the pH chart for a final evaluation.
These steps ensure accurate diagnostics without needing prior knowledge of the coolant's service history.

Safety Measures
Always use protective gloves and safety glasses when performing diagnostics.
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Catalog excerpts

QMI Cooling Test Strips-1

PRODUCT INFORMATION QMI COOLANT TEST STRIPS — “All-In-One” Coolant Diagnostics strips provides three pads to test the glycol/ water mix and anti-corrosion protection 2. The middle pad provides Reserve Alkalinity level. If the RA is in the “Pass” level of 6.6 or above, the test is concluded. If not, proceed to the pH test. The pH pad is only used if the RA level was below 6.6, providing a final “Pass” or “Fail.” Coolants lower than 6.5 or 11 and above are considered not acceptable. Conventional coolant analysis has been available for many years, but the addition of color dyes for marketing purposes and formula changes including ELC (Extended Life Coolants)/Long Life pose a challenge to test-strip diagnostic technology. Various colors have been added to differentiate coolants from each other. These dyes complicate testing methods. The condition of the anticorrosive package of conventional coolants can be analyzed by verifying their Reserve Alkalinity (RA) level, not accepted as a marker for ELC/Long Life coolants. The ELC/Long Life formulas utilize OAT, HOAT, NOAT and MOAT technologies. Unlike conventional coolants, they operate at a full range of RA and varying pH (Acidity - Alkalinity) levels. QMI’s user friendly “All-In-One” Coolant Diagnostics method is more sophisticated to ensure less false positives and false negatives on all coolants. The solution QMI Coolant Test Strips are formulated with a patented color adjustment for Freeze Point/Boil Point analysis and both Reserve Alkalinity and pH level diagnostics. Our Reserve Alkalinity test combined with the pH test provides ELC/Long Life diagnostics. Now the service technician isn’t required to know what type of coolant is in the vehicle or whether it is a mixture. This enables a field test of any coolant, conventional and/or ELC, to be properly evaluated no matter what color. Applications All internal combustion engine type cooling systems. Storage, shelf life & handling QMI Coolant Test Strips provide three test pads: 1) Freeze Point/Boiling Point, 2) Reserve Alkalinity and 3) pH. 1. The first pad provides glycol content to adjust Freeze Point/ Boil Point; simply compare the end pad to the “Red Coolants” chart or “All Others” coolant chart. Store at room temperature with the bottle cap tightly closed, not in direct sunlight. Test strips stored properly in bottle packages are guaranteed to work two years from date of manufacture. Avoid handling test strips with wet and/or oily hands. Packaging Part # 70 test strips per bottle See Page 2 for: Coolant Diagnostic Test Procedure Correct and Incorrect Coolant Sources Website: www.qmiitw.com

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QMI Cooling Test Strips-2

QMI COOLANT TEST STRIPS — Note: Always use safety measures, including protective gloves and safety glasses, when performing QMI Coolant Test Strips coolant diagnostics. Page 2 Correct Coolant Sources Coolant Diagnostic Test Procedure QMI’s “All-In-One” coolant diagnostic dip-strips provide testing for both glycol/water mix (should be 50% glycol/water) and the condition of the anti-corrosive package (Reserve Alkalinity “RA” and Acidity - Alkalinity “pH”). Testing is simple and accurate, but sometimes performed incorrectly. Please follow these steps and you’ll find the QMI Coolant Test Strips easy...

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