2019 F150s to Have New Coolant Starting December 2018
08-22-2018, 10:28 AM
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08-22-2018, 12:32 PM
#12
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more good information...
This is the same coolant referenced in these TSBs
This is the same coolant referenced in these TSBs
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08-22-2018, 12:46 PM
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Wait. So there's a TSB regarding the "old" orange OEM coolant--which is apparently still being put into F150s thru Dec of 2018--turning into goo-***** that may eventually block the heater core....and the only remedy is to wait until this happens, take it to Ford and have them do a full 8-9 hour warranty replacement of the heater core along with other associated parts, and replace the coolant with the "new" yellow coolant? Why in God's name would I want to wait until the worst case scenario happens and THEN go thru this process? I would assume a reasonable person would choose to do the coolant drain/flush/replace procedure as soon as possible to prevent that from happening in the first place. Or am I misreading the TSB?
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08-22-2018, 12:49 PM
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Wait. So there's a TSB regarding the "old" orange OEM coolant--which is apparently still being put into F150s thru Jan of 2019--turning into goo-***** that may eventually block the heater core....and the only remedy is to wait until this happens, take it to Ford and have them do a full 8-9 hour warranty replacement of the heater core along with other associated parts, and replace the coolant with the "new" yellow coolant? Why in God's name would I want to wait until the worst case scenario happens and THEN go thru this process? I would assume a reasonable person would choose to do the coolant drain/flush/replace procedure as soon as possible to prevent that from happening in the first place. Or am I misreading the TSB?
08-22-2018, 01:05 PM
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Soooo, maybe I was right? Time to flush? At least sooner than later?
Glad I live where it's hot. I can't remember the last time I used the heater.
Glad I live where it's hot. I can't remember the last time I used the heater.
08-22-2018, 01:14 PM
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08-22-2018, 01:23 PM
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It just says do not mix the 2 coolants! If you do a proper flush, I dont see any harm in putting the NEW stuff in the truck!! and the reason they state not to do it is B/S lol......
NOTE: Mixing OAT and P-OAT coolants is not recommended. P-OAT coolant is compatible with OAT coolant; however, coolant service interval will be difficult to determine when the coolants are mixed. For this reason, Ford does not recommend mixing OAT and P-OAT coolants
NOTE: Mixing OAT and P-OAT coolants is not recommended. P-OAT coolant is compatible with OAT coolant; however, coolant service interval will be difficult to determine when the coolants are mixed. For this reason, Ford does not recommend mixing OAT and P-OAT coolants
08-22-2018, 01:27 PM
#20
For the changeover, need to make sure all the coolant jacket plugs are removed (Not freeze plugs) and verify no old coolant remains sitting down low. Better yet, follow the Evans waterless coolant guide. https://www.evanscoolant.com/how-it-...-installation/