Have always ran ford gold coolant. Wondering if there something comparable from Napa or any other parts store I can use? Or should I only run ford gold coolant. Thanks

 

I used Rotella ELC from Tractor Supply. Works great. It's red, but it's all Good

 

If you insist on gold use zerex g-05. Better option is flush and fill with a cat ec-1 rated coolant. No maintenance needed.

 

Like the others have suggested, if you have the time and want a maintenance free option go with ELC. I too bought Rotella ELC from Tractor Supply and have been very happy with the results.

 

Thanks guys. Am too impatient to wait til Monday for dealership to open. No tractor supply round here. Just the normal auto parts stores. Will look for the zerex stuff tomorrow. Thanks. (Never flushed cooling system due to laziness). Probably never will. Building tow hook work platform tonite

 

Ghetto work platform

 

Well just one thing to keep it mind, MC gold (aka Zerex G-05) is still a silicate based coolant so over time the silicates in the coolants do eventually fall out of suspension and can clog coolers and wear on the water pump so a good flush isn't a bad idea to get that crap out of the system.

 

i have been using the NAPA G-O5 gold coolant in my 02 for over 8 years now with no problems.

 

This is my version of a top side creeper or as you like to call it "ghetto work platform". I thought about taking your route, but I have a hard enough time keeping my balance as it is and did not want to be standing on a swing while working on the truck. I fell on the truck once when a stool slipped out from under me and cracked a rib, not doing that again.




Cost all of about $3 and some scrap 2x12 that I had laying out in the shed.

 

i use a tire step.

got this one about 20 years ago, unfortunately this company is no longer in business.

also have 2 Matco tools TS 405 steps i found someone put on the curb for garbage pickup after cleaning out an abandoned house.

 

I have that same Matco step. It gets a little dicey on anything larger than about a 315 (35inch) tire. Since I went back down to a 305 (33inch), I haven't had any issues. I also use a 2 step horse mounting block and a piece of PVC coated foam pool float to lye across. I am too old and soft these days to lye there on some of those sharp edges.

 

I plagiarized the following from a Class in 2003 or 2004 I attended when the 6.0 came to market. So, this was 10 years ago. But, I still use it as a guideline. I don't subscribe to a "one for all" application. From the 3.2L to the 6.7L (or 1982 to present) one has to almost have a Chemical Degree for the selection process.


When in doubt, I use the Manufacturer Coolant. ie: Ford, MOPAR, GM.


Also, I run the Green in everything. I don't think its that big of a deal to fully flush the system every 18 months or so. Takes a couple hours. And, by comparison, its fairly inexpensive. Also, a complete flush periodically removes particles. I out a container of SCA's in annually. About $5 each.


FWIW: Gooch has an excellent write up and information I found exceptional. But, I don't know if all this even applies as compared to todays coolants.


ANTIFREEZE COLORS AND APPLICATIONS: For 7.3L, 6.0L Engines:


GREEN Ethylene Glycol (Approved by Navistar for use in all Diesel Engines):


Ethylene Glycol, conventional 5 Year/100,000 Mile guarantee, low silicate - Standard Applications. Approved by Navistar. (GM 1825, GM1899M, Ford ESE-M97B44-A, Chrysler MS 7170, ASTM D3306, D4985, SAE J1034, J814C, J1941, Detroit Diesel 7SE298, Cummins 90T8-4, TMC of ATA RP-302B, Federal Specifications A-A-870A, Clarke approved Green, Ethylene Glycol, conventional Protect water pumps from corrosion/erosion, lubricates gaskets and seals, low silicate, prevents rust and scale Older Vehicles.


Green Ethylene Glycol(Approved by Navistar for use in all Diesel Engines):


Ethylene Glycol, conventional Protect water pumps from corrosion/erosion, lubricates gaskets and seals, low silicate, prevents rust and scale Older Vehicles GM 1825, GM1899M, Ford ESE-M97B44-A, Chrysler MS 7170, ASTM D3306, D4985, SAE J1034, J814C, and J1941
Zerex Pre-Charged Green Ethylene Glycol: (Approved by Navistar in all Diesel Engines):


Fully Formulated conventional Fully- Formulated (Pre-Charged) to protect cylinder liners from pitting, low silicate Heavy Duty Diesel Engines, Conventional Services Cummins 90T8 -4, 3666286, Detroit Diesel 7SE298, Federal Specifications A-A-52624, A-A-870, Kenworth R026-170-97, TMC of ATA RP3-02B, 329B, 338, ASTM D3306, D4985, D6210, SAE J1034, J814, J1941, GM 1825M, 1899M, Clarke Approved ZXPC1/ZXPC2 ZXPCRU1/ZXPCRU2
RED (ELC):


Zerex HD Extended-Life Red Ethylene Glycol (Approved by Navistar for use in 7.3L / T444E Serial / Model Number: 940615 and later), Fully Formulated OAT 6 Year/ 600,000 mile protection*, Fully Formulated, CAT EC-1 and Cummins 14603 approved Caterpillar & Cummins Diesel Engines Extended Service Caterpillar EC-1, Cummins 14603, 3666286, Detroit Diesel 7SE298, Federal Specifications A-A-870A, TMC of ATA RP- 329B, 338, ASTM D3306, D6210, SAE J1034, J814, GM 1825M, 899M, Link-Belt Approved


NOT APPROVED BY NAVISTAR for use in any of its applications:


Navistar states "Not Tested by Navistar" which leads me to assume they just didn't test them. There may be additional data to the contrary by a third party?


ORANGE


Orange: (GM, VW, Japanese) Ethylene Glycol, OAT (organic acid technology) 5 Year/150,000 mile guarantee. DEX-COOL compatible. Silicate and phosphate free GM, VW, Japanese ASTM D3306, D4985, SAE J1034, J814C, J1941, TMC of ATA RP-302B, Federal Specification A-A-870A - (Not Tested by Navistar)


YELLOW


Yellow: (Diamler Chrysler, Ford Vehicles, MTU (European only) Ethylene Glycol, HOAT (hybrid organic acid technology) Factory Fill and approved for Ford and Daimler-Chrysler vehicles, phosphate free, reduced silicate, Fully Formulated Diamler Chrysler, Ford Vehicles, MTU European Applications Chrysler MS7170,MS9769, Detroit Diesel 7SE2987, Federal Specifications A-A-870-A, Case MS1710, WSS-M97B51-A1, ASTM D3306,SAE J1034, J814,GM 1825M, 1899M, Daimler Chrysler, MTU, John Deere approved - (Not Tested by Navistar).

 

Scheduled to change Our coolant in 750,000 miles with Chevron Delo HD ELC,also installed coolant bypass filter for peace of mind.

 

I use the second one in your pic, got it at pep boys. I use it on the rear as well to get stuff out of the Thule rooftop carrier when camping. Just gotta remember to remove it each time right away. Wouldn't want to drive off with it on the wheel.

 

I've also been running the Zerex, no worries. The maintenance is far less than the green, I think I actually added the VC8 only once. Also no worries on the silicate drop out. I ran two coolant filters for 50k all told, but both filter media looked like this. Decided it was unneeded with the gold coolant so I removed it. Plus the billet bling was like chumming the smog techs, made them look harder for trouble.