6.0 coolant question
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6.0 coolant question
Have a 6.0 with 158k which runs great. Deltas seem to run good currently.
I have decided that with the current mileage I dont think I want to do a full "solution" or "bulletproofing" until something goes wrong. The mod that gets reccommended a lot that is low cost and doesnt require pulling everything apart is a coolant filter.
Is it best to do this and filter for a while and then flush ? How frequently does a flush actually plug the oil cooler ?
If things are good for now should I just pass on this ?
Thanks in advance for any advice
I have decided that with the current mileage I dont think I want to do a full "solution" or "bulletproofing" until something goes wrong. The mod that gets reccommended a lot that is low cost and doesnt require pulling everything apart is a coolant filter.
Is it best to do this and filter for a while and then flush ? How frequently does a flush actually plug the oil cooler ?
If things are good for now should I just pass on this ?
Thanks in advance for any advice
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"Is it best to do this and filter for a while and then flush ?" Yes
"How frequently does a flush actually plug the oil cooler ?"
When was the last time the fluid change?
"If things are good for now should I just pass on this ?"
I would put the coolant filter in to check the condition of the coolant to see if it is clean or all king of settlement floating in there.
I assume you have some king of guage like scanguage II to monitor oil temp and coolant temp.?
"How frequently does a flush actually plug the oil cooler ?"
When was the last time the fluid change?
"If things are good for now should I just pass on this ?"
I would put the coolant filter in to check the condition of the coolant to see if it is clean or all king of settlement floating in there.
I assume you have some king of guage like scanguage II to monitor oil temp and coolant temp.?
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A normal flush by using tap and distilled isn't as bad as those that do the chemical flush. That's when the can of worms is opened.
If all the temps are running fine, just do a tap/ distilled flush with some ELC.
Josh
If all the temps are running fine, just do a tap/ distilled flush with some ELC.
Josh
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Oh yes, many much consensus. Basically any Extended Life Coolant (ELC) that has a CAT EC-1 rating on the bottle, or stick with the Ford Gold. Lots of threads on the subject.
Here's a good video on the flushing procedure:
Here's a good video on the flushing procedure:
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