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Old 11-25-2012, 09:29 PM
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2005 F-150 coolant change

Hey fellas. I was going to start getting the stuff together to do a coolant change and noticed that the coolant is a yellow color and none of the parts houses have that particular coolant. They said the universal 50/50 blend is fine but the owners manual says to use the yellow stuff.

Is there an aftermarket coolant I can use that will replace the factory stuff without any issues?

Also, how many gallons will I need?
 
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I went with the Prestone 50/50 universal coolant. All the parts houses and mechanics I spoke with recommended it.

To do a thermostat change I used 1.5 gallons.
 
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Quick search shows this info;

How-To Matthew: Types of Coolant and Antifreeze

http://www.recycool.net/index.php?op...acts&Itemid=10

I guess the fine print on the jugs does matter... Although the Prestone site does say their product is compatable with any fluid type.
 
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Thanks for the links.
 
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