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Old 03-20-2011, 05:36 PM
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Default What antifreeze to use, 2004 5.4 triton
I was going to change my coolant out, what do you guys use. The coolant that is in there now is kind of yellow in color. Any thoughts appreciated.
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Old 03-20-2011, 05:45 PM
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Just stick with the yellow Ford extended life antifreeze.
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theres some pre mixed preston its safe for all makes and models about 11.00 a gallon
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It's even cheaper if you get the concentrated and then dilute it yourself.
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The OEM stuff is good and low price... i dont see reason to change brands on it.
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Originally Posted by otto457
Just stick with the yellow Ford extended life antifreeze.

+1 VC7B is the part number and it is concentrated, so buy a gallon of distilled water
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Originally Posted by picaflor
The OEM stuff is good and low price... i dont see reason to change brands on it.
i agree on the motorcraft premium gold
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