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Old 09-03-2010, 12:41 PM
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I already asked about the procedure and got the answer I needed on how to change the anti. but I need to know what anti to buy. Is it the Dexcool, the red one the long life??? please help I'll be doing that this long weekend. . I just don't want to mess up my gaskets with the wrong antifreeze,a picture of the anti bottle would be nice. I have an 02 v6. I don't know what it has right now, I bought the truck used.

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You should always ck the owners manual, use the link to download a free one since it sounds like you need one.

https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenan...ls/default.asp

Dex-Cool is used in GM some imports from the EU and some Ricers. Ford Motor Co requires a phosphate free product, I use the Zerex G-05 formula product.
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Originally Posted by baldtire

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Originally Posted by baldtire
i like your avatar name.
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What is the upside to the G-05? Never heard of it, but the bottle alone has my attention, and I need to do a Coolant flush.
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don't know about the G-05 thing but Dexcool is Chevy antifreeze
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I found out it is made by Valvoline, so I am buying it.
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I've always used Prestone in my '91, what's the difference with the new engines?



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