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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 03:03 PM
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coolant?

I have to change my radiator. napa called for zerex original formula antifreeze
. will this be ok for my truck? I also have a bottle of additave from the ford dealer. Thanks
 
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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i use zerex g05. it is safe to use with aluminum and is pre-loaded with sca's. it come in a gold bottle.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 04:41 PM
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I used Fleetcharge, comes pre-charged also. You want a low-silicate formula antifreeze if you mix with your own SCA's.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 04:57 PM
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I used NAPA brand low silicate in the blue jug at a 50% mix and sca's from Ford. It was cheaper than Fleetgaurd. When buying coolant, the concentrated is usually a better bargain as it makes 2 gallons.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 12:09 AM
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I used this stuff, it what was just sitting around at my parts store. Truck runs much better than before with it, 4wd hill climbing in 90F and it only gets up to the "O" on "Normal". All the rest of the time the truck runs below N and purrs like a kitten.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 12:37 AM
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I *used* John Deere coolant....I have officially sold all my IDI's....so I no longer know whats what.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Aune163rd
I *used* John Deere coolant....I have officially sold all my IDI's....so I no longer know whats what.
...appearently missed something Aune. You sold ALL your trucks?
 
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 07:30 PM
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I *used* John Deere coolant....I have officially sold all my IDI's....so I no longer know whats what.
now your stuck with a gas pic v10 all the time. your gunna regret selling off every idi.
 
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