What type of antifreeze do you use.
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Only Motocraft for me
I found Motorcraft Gold for $14.95 at a local Ford Truck Dealership. My truck takes almost 3 gals (trailer tow with HD Cooling system). I flush it 2 times with distilled water only after draining(drains clear from petcock), then add coolant till its full. Usually have about 1 qt left over from the 3rd gal container. I changed it @ 5yrs, then 2yrs after per Ford specs. No problems doing this.
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I found Motorcraft Gold for $14.95 at a local Ford Truck Dealership. My truck takes almost 3 gals (trailer tow with HD Cooling system). I flush it 2 times with distilled water only after draining(drains clear from petcock), then add coolant till its full. Usually have about 1 qt left over from the 3rd gal container. I changed it @ 5yrs, then 2yrs after per Ford specs. No problems doing this.
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I have been told never run too much antifreeze
50/50 fine but it needs the water too to cool properly. I used to top off heavy with antifreeze no water . Now I stay at 50/50 and use my own distilled water from Wally world . Change it every few years but not more than 60k . The older the truck the more often you are going to lose it anyway due to repairs and blown hoses . We need it more for extreme heat but I've had 10 degrees in florida every now and then .
My redneck step sons ran bulbs under their engine for several years , too poor for antifreeze . Then one day engine quit ,radiator and block full of mud-- bye bye engine . I had to find wrecked truck so they could cannibalize it . Mama had to buy new radiators . They were only 40 then . So much for that country boy can survive stuff .
My redneck step sons ran bulbs under their engine for several years , too poor for antifreeze . Then one day engine quit ,radiator and block full of mud-- bye bye engine . I had to find wrecked truck so they could cannibalize it . Mama had to buy new radiators . They were only 40 then . So much for that country boy can survive stuff .
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Here's what my truck has for coolant capacity
My truck holds 20.9qts-50% of that is 10.45 quarts. So 2 gals (8qts) is not enough, that's why I use 3 gals of coolant-have about 1.5 qts left over.. I'd rather be a bit over that 2 qts short.
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someone explain to me why green anti freeze is a big "no no" in 04-08 trucks? I've never tracked down that answer.
I used the Prestone flush in it, the one you put in and drive for a bit, and got a bunch of junk out of it. Flushed with well water then 50/50 World Anti Freeze or whatever it's called.
I used the Prestone flush in it, the one you put in and drive for a bit, and got a bunch of junk out of it. Flushed with well water then 50/50 World Anti Freeze or whatever it's called.
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Originally Posted by diver64
someone explain to me why green anti freeze is a big "no no" in 04-08 trucks? I've never tracked down that answer.
I used the Prestone flush in it, the one you put in and drive for a bit, and got a bunch of junk out of it. Flushed with well water then 50/50 World Anti Freeze or whatever it's called.
I used the Prestone flush in it, the one you put in and drive for a bit, and got a bunch of junk out of it. Flushed with well water then 50/50 World Anti Freeze or whatever it's called.
Most people on here are Motorcraft only for some reason. Who knows
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Well, Google it and there is a good article by Hemmings Motor news. basically you will cause more wear/tear on your cooling system by using green instead of the gold. it won't show up for years but: premature water pump wear, sooner hose failures due to ELD, and corroding of the radiator are all possible. So, if you're a lucky gambling man-do use the green and go for it. If not, I prefer to use the gold coolant and stay safe.
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Also, many green coolants have a fair to large amount of silicates in them. Silicates are very bad for water pump seals-its abrasive and makes them leak. So, you could experience water pump leakage/failures by using a coolant that has silicates. Most of the new coolants have no silicates in them for long water pump life.