Engine coolant?
11-25-2016, 04:47 PM
#1
Engine coolant?
I have a 2004 Ford F150, my owners manual states that it needs Motorcraft Gold Coolant VC-7-A.
So the only store that carries Motorcraft in my entire town had Motorcraft Gold VC-7-B, and they say they sell a lot of it, but have never sold the VC-7-A....
Ford f150 is a very common truck... I'm like 100% sure I need the Motorcraft Gold Coolant VC-7-A.... I'm really confused right now.
I just went out and bought the VC-7-B, because I drove out to it and didn't want to leave there with nothing. Will the VC-7-B be the same as the VC-7-A? Will it hurt anything or bring down the performance. No idea about any of this stuff. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you
So the only store that carries Motorcraft in my entire town had Motorcraft Gold VC-7-B, and they say they sell a lot of it, but have never sold the VC-7-A....
Ford f150 is a very common truck... I'm like 100% sure I need the Motorcraft Gold Coolant VC-7-A.... I'm really confused right now.
I just went out and bought the VC-7-B, because I drove out to it and didn't want to leave there with nothing. Will the VC-7-B be the same as the VC-7-A? Will it hurt anything or bring down the performance. No idea about any of this stuff. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you
11-26-2016, 08:36 AM
#2
Senior Member
I think that you will find that the "use only......" is just a method to sell their product. In the case of antifreeze you will find many brands that are compatible. Since you will not void any warranty I would use what ever, or if you are worried about mixing two types simply flush and refill with whatever you feel like using.