The 2020 Freightliner MC has 13 cooling system parts with verified fitment on this page — 2 part types and 5 brands, covering the 6.7L L6 DIESEL Turbocharged engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
The cooling system system on the 2020 Freightliner MC keeps operating temperature in the narrow band the engine was designed for, from radiator and water pump to thermostat and hoses. All 13 listed parts are Coolant / Antifreeze (11 parts) and Thermostat (2 parts).
The 2020 Freightliner MC came with a single engine, the 6.7L L6 DIESEL Turbocharged, and every part is verified against it.
5 brands supply cooling system parts for the 2020 Freightliner MC, led by PRESTONE (7 parts), PEAK (2 parts) and VALVOLINE (2 parts), plus 2 more brands. Quality grades include Heavy Duty, Premium and Compatible With All Colors.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 2020 Freightliner MC. 3 parts have it, including PRESTONE AF3100 (Coolant / Antifreeze) and PRESTONE AF2100 (Coolant / Antifreeze). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Coolant / Antifreeze
Compatible With All Colors
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE | AF3055 | 🇺🇸 US | Prime YellowAll Vehicles | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE Popular | AF3100 | 🇺🇸 US | Prime Yellow - All VehiclesExtended Life | View on Amazon |
Heavy Duty
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEAK | FCA1GAL | 🇺🇸 US | Fleet Charge1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK | FXA1GAL | 🇺🇸 US | Final Charge Global1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE | AFC10000 | 🇺🇸 US | Command ESi PrechargedPurple | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE | AFC13000 | 🇺🇸 US | Command COR-Guard Nitrite Free-Noat Extended Life CoolantRed | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE | AFC12100 | 🇺🇸 US | Command Nitrite Free Extended Life CoolantYellow Nitrite Free OAT | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 846439 | 🇺🇸 US | HD Nitrite Free Extended Life Yellow1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE Popular | AF2100 | 🇺🇸 US | All Vehicles10yr/300k mi | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE | AFMAX | 🇺🇸 US | Max Universal1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALVOLINE Popular | 861399 | 🇺🇸 US | G40 Pink1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
This table covers the engine coolants and antifreeze formulations specified for this cooling system. Typical signs include a rising temperature gauge, rusty or sludged coolant, or a heater that blows cold. Use the chemistry named in the notes. Mixing silicate, OAT and HOAT formulas can gel in the radiator.
11 Coolant / Antifreeze parts are listed for the 2020 Freightliner MC, from PRESTONE, PEAK and VALVOLINE. PRESTONE AF3100 carries the "Popular" badge.
The Compatible With All Colors section lists 1 option from PRESTONE — grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. PRESTONE AF3055 is listed in this group.
In the Economy grade, PRESTONE supplies 1 part: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF3100.
The Heavy Duty section lists 6 options from PRESTONE, PEAK and VALVOLINE — rated for severe service. PEAK FCA1GAL is listed in this group.
The Premium section lists 2 options from PRESTONE — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. PRESTONE AF2100 is listed in this group.
The Standard Replacement section lists 1 option from VALVOLINE — built to original-equipment specification. VALVOLINE 861399 is listed in this group.
Thermostat
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALORSTAT | TH713082J | 🇺🇸 US | PerformanceIncludes 1 Rubber Gasket | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD | 923192 | 🇺🇸 US | Includes Seal | View on Amazon |
This table covers the thermostats that open the coolant circuit at the specified temperature. Typical signs include slow warm-up, a gauge that climbs in traffic, or heat that never quite arrives. Replace the housing gasket with the thermostat and bleed the system so a trapped air pocket does not cook the new part.
2 Thermostat parts for the 2020 Freightliner MC come from 2 brands — CALORSTAT and MOTORAD.
Listed part numbers: CALORSTAT TH713082J and MOTORAD 923192.
Buying Cooling System Parts for a 2020 Freightliner MC
On this vehicle, the cooling system system keeps operating temperature in the narrow band the engine was designed for, from radiator and water pump to thermostat and hoses.
- Confirm you have the 6.7L L6 DIESEL Turbocharged engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the thermostat and refill with fresh coolant whenever you change a water pump or radiator; original hoses on an older vehicle are on borrowed time.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Coolant / Antifreeze and Thermostat .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cooling system parts fit the 2020 Freightliner MC?
Our catalog currently lists 13 cooling system parts for the 2020 Freightliner MC across 2 subcategories and 5 brands, covering the 6.7L L6 DIESEL Turbocharged engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of cooling system problems on a 2020 Freightliner MC?
Common symptoms include a rising temperature gauge in traffic, sweet-smelling steam, crusty deposits around hose clamps, or a heater that blows cold. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the thermostat and refill with fresh coolant whenever you change a water pump or radiator; original hoses on an older vehicle are on borrowed time.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2020 Freightliner MC was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2020 Freightliner MC?
Every part on this page is matched to the 6.7L L6 DIESEL Turbocharged engine. Then replace coolant with the exact specification the manufacturer calls for — mixing chemistries can gel and block small passages. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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