2023 Freightliner 122SD Cooling System Parts

Engine:
12.8L L6 DIESEL Turbocharged

15 Cooling system parts are listed for the 2023 Freightliner 122SD, in 5 part types, covering the 12.8L L6 DIESEL Turbocharged engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.

The cooling system system on the 2023 Freightliner 122SD keeps operating temperature in the narrow band the engine was designed for, from radiator and water pump to thermostat and hoses. The largest groups are Coolant / Antifreeze (6 parts), Radiator Hose (4 parts) and Intercooler (2 parts). The other 2 part types cover the remaining 3 parts.

Coolant / Antifreeze

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
PRESTONE Popular AFC13000
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Command COR-Guard Nitrite Free-Noat Extended Life CoolantRed
Fitment notes — PRESTONE AFC13000
Command COR-Guard Nitrite Free-Noat Extended Life CoolantRed1 Galloncon
Class 8 Applications
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PRESTONE Popular AFC12100
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Command Nitrite Free Extended Life CoolantYellow Nitrite Free OAT
Fitment notes — PRESTONE AFC12100
Command Nitrite Free Extended Life CoolantYellow Nitrite Free OAT1 GAL Ready To Use 50/50
Heavy Duty & Mixed Fleet Nitrite Free Extended Life CoolantYellow Fluid Class 1 - 8
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PEAK FCA1GAL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Fleet Charge1 Gallon
Fitment notes — PEAK FCA1GAL
Fleet Charge1 GallonFLEET CHARGE 1 GALLON
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PEAK FXA1GAL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Final Charge Global1 Gallon
Fitment notes — PEAK FXA1GAL
Final Charge Global1 GallonFINAL CHARGENITRITE FREEGLOBAL EXTENDED LIFE 1 GALLON
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PRESTONE AFC10000
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Command ESi PrechargedPurple
Fitment notes — PRESTONE AFC10000
Command ESi PrechargedPurple1 Gallon
Heavy Duty Extended Service Interval SCA Pre-Charged CoolantPurple Fluid Class 6 - 8
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VALVOLINE ZXED1
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
HD Extended Life Red1 Gallon
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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.

Intercooler

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GPD 2711525
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
with 4 IN Inletwith 4 IN Outlets
Fitment notes — GPD 2711525
with 4 IN Inletwith 4 IN Outletswith 38.5 IN X 25.88 IN X 2.5 IN Core
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SPECTRA PREMIUM 44011730
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
with 38.5 IN X 25.875 IN X 2.5 IN Corewith 4 IN Inlet
Fitment notes — SPECTRA PREMIUM 44011730
with 38.5 IN X 25.875 IN X 2.5 IN Corewith 4 IN Inletwith 4 IN Outlets
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This table covers the intercoolers that cool turbo or supercharger charge air.

Intercooler Air Hose / Pipe

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
CONTINENTAL 57513
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Convoluted Charge Air
Fitment notes — CONTINENTAL 57513
Convoluted Charge Air
Pipe to Intercooler (Hot Side)
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GATES 26203
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Turbocharger Hose (Ring-Retained)4" x 6" (110 psi)
Fitment notes — GATES 26203
Turbocharger Hose (Ring-Retained)4" x 6" (110 psi)Ring Retained
Fits:
Pipe to Intercooler (Hot Side)
or:
Turbocharger to Pipe (Hot Side)
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This table covers the Intercooler Air Hose pipes.

Radiator Hose

Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GATES 52170
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Molded
Fitment notes — GATES 52170
Molded
Upper
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Universal Hose (Straight, Bulk)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACDELCO 31064
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Gold / ProfessionalStraight
Fitment notes — ACDELCO 31064
Gold / ProfessionalStraight
LowerCooler To PipeCut To Fit
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CONTINENTAL 57040
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Heavy Duty Straight
Fitment notes — CONTINENTAL 57040
Heavy Duty Straight
Fits:
UpperPipe To Radiator
or:
UpperPipe To Engine
or:
LowerEngine To Pipe
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GATES 24240
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Straight (Heavy-Duty 2-Ply)2 1/2"
Fitment notes — GATES 24240
Straight (Heavy-Duty 2-Ply)2 1/2"
LowerCooler To PipeCut To Fit
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This table covers the upper, lower and connecting hoses between radiator, engine and reservoir. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle.

Water Pump

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GATES 44057HD
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Water Pump (Heavy-Duty)
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This table covers the pumps that circulate coolant through the block and radiator. Typical signs include coolant at the weep hole, pulley play, or a growl from the front of the engine. Replace the thermostat and refill with the specified coolant whenever the pump comes off.

Buying Cooling System Parts for a 2023 Freightliner 122SD

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 12.8L 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 Radiator Hose .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cooling system parts fit the 2023 Freightliner 122SD?

Our catalog currently lists 15 cooling system parts for the 2023 Freightliner 122SD across 5 subcategories and 8 brands, covering the 12.8L L6 DIESEL Turbocharged engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of cooling system problems on a 2023 Freightliner 122SD?

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 2023 Freightliner 122SD 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 2023 Freightliner 122SD?

Every part on this page is matched to the 12.8L 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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