It was used as a coolant to remove heat from the electrical systems on the orbiter engines.

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When the truck is stopped, the driver turns on an air handler that circulates coolant around the ice and blows cold air from the unit into the bunk area of the cab.

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With the engine running, he can see on-screen how much fuel should be injected given X throttle pressure or Y coolant temperature.

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