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Jun 10, 2012 | 06:56 PM

V10man

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Coolant flush

I am approching 75k and was thinking it's about time to replace the coolant in my truck. The overflow bottle is also looking kind of cruddy also. The manual says to use Motorcraft Premium Gold and not to mix any other kind, extended life or Dexcool. I have been looking at the different brands and it seems that Zerex G-05 is the only one "approved" to use in Ford vehicles. What has everyone been using in their trucks? If the Motorcraft is close in price to the Zerex then I'll use it but if there is another option for less I will certainly do that.

Any other tips/tricks I should be aware of when flushing the system?

Jun 10, 2012 | 07:55 PM

danorules

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I used the ford stuff recently. I'm not sure what the $ was, it was warranty work for a split radiator

Jun 10, 2012 | 08:48 PM

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I had the Motorcraft put in my '04 when the radiator was flushed at 82k.

Jul 6, 2012 | 06:32 AM

bondo7

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Funny story, was a b/s manager in a Ford dealership,WE had a GM car in for repairs,the fluid the tag recomended was GM dexcool.I ordered it from our GM dealer & they sent me Motorcraft coolant.