Coolant Filter
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Coolant Filter
Gentleman,
On my next oil change I will be getting a coolant flush done by the dealer. (btw, does anyone know how much that runs at the dealer?) I have thought about installing one of those nifty coolant filters I have heard buzzing around the site. I can only really do it if I can install it myself, what is the process for installing one?
Cheers,
Gene
On my next oil change I will be getting a coolant flush done by the dealer. (btw, does anyone know how much that runs at the dealer?) I have thought about installing one of those nifty coolant filters I have heard buzzing around the site. I can only really do it if I can install it myself, what is the process for installing one?
Cheers,
Gene
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Would you recommend NOT doing it then?
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If it is time to do the flush then I would do it. The filter is great insurance for not alot of money.
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I have an early 04. Some 03-04's were plagued with casting sand being stuck in the engine which would eventually break loose. I had 3 EGR cooler/oil cooler replacements under warranty all while the dealer was performing the flushing procedures. Who knows what their methods were, but I'm pretty sure backflushing the oil cooler and draining the block wasn't part of it. Just be careful and what methods of flushing they are using. I have not had any issues since the bypass coolant filter has been installed.
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What year and how many miles on it has it ever been flushed before or has the coolant ever been changed do you have gauge and just me i don't think ford will clean it the way it should be clean need to know your ECT-EOT max 15* before a coolant flush or you may be in trouble.
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I dont think any mechanic will spend the time it takes to really clean it out either Im shure that they are capable but some of these trucks take repeated flushing to clean and they cant spend the time on it like that
I flushed 2 diffrent times each time spent 6-8 hours doing it and a 1/2 tank fuel each time
And my oil cooler was PLUGGED SOLID at the end of all the flushing So keep that in mind to
A coolant filter is a great Idea those kits are easy to install
I dont like the kits because they reduce the return line so much but anything is better than nothing I do like the filter base in the kits
I used bigger return lines and drill the filters out
heres a link to that oil cooler thats plugged solid I cut it open theres also some pics of the coolant filter I made
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I flushed 2 diffrent times each time spent 6-8 hours doing it and a 1/2 tank fuel each time
And my oil cooler was PLUGGED SOLID at the end of all the flushing So keep that in mind to
A coolant filter is a great Idea those kits are easy to install
I dont like the kits because they reduce the return line so much but anything is better than nothing I do like the filter base in the kits
I used bigger return lines and drill the filters out
heres a link to that oil cooler thats plugged solid I cut it open theres also some pics of the coolant filter I made
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What year and how many miles on it has it ever been flushed before or has the coolant ever been changed do you have gauge and just me i don't think ford will clean it the way it should be clean need to know your ECT-EOT max 15* before a coolant flush or you may be in trouble.
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I dont think any mechanic will spend the time it takes to really clean it out either Im shure that they are capable but some of these trucks take repeated flushing to clean and they cant spend the time on it like that
I flushed 2 diffrent times each time spent 6-8 hours doing it and a 1/2 tank fuel each time
And my oil cooler was PLUGGED SOLID at the end of all the flushing So keep that in mind to
A coolant filter is a great Idea those kits are easy to install
I dont like the kits because they reduce the return line so much but anything is better than nothing I do like the filter base in the kits
I used bigger return lines and drill the filters out
heres a link to that oil cooler thats plugged solid I cut it open theres also some pics of the coolant filter I made
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I flushed 2 diffrent times each time spent 6-8 hours doing it and a 1/2 tank fuel each time
And my oil cooler was PLUGGED SOLID at the end of all the flushing So keep that in mind to
A coolant filter is a great Idea those kits are easy to install
I dont like the kits because they reduce the return line so much but anything is better than nothing I do like the filter base in the kits
I used bigger return lines and drill the filters out
heres a link to that oil cooler thats plugged solid I cut it open theres also some pics of the coolant filter I made
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I'm with Blade. I really doubt a dealer is going to do the job with the same attention to detail you would do. I did my own late summer - first drained the system, then added water and simple green, then did the VC-9, then flushed until clear and it was a good 8 hour job. No doubt on the half tank of fuel either.
BTW, I did install a coolant filter when I did this and have had no problems with clogging. It's amazing what the filter does capture. I purchased the parts for my coolant filter from Grainger (filter base and shut off valves), Lowe's (PEX tee's) and parts store (filter and hoses). I did mine for a lot less than a kit but had to run to a few places to pick up the parts.
BTW, I did install a coolant filter when I did this and have had no problems with clogging. It's amazing what the filter does capture. I purchased the parts for my coolant filter from Grainger (filter base and shut off valves), Lowe's (PEX tee's) and parts store (filter and hoses). I did mine for a lot less than a kit but had to run to a few places to pick up the parts.