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Coolant: Ford "specialty" orange....Dexcool?

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Old 02-16-2018, 02:20 PM
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a little late but I just bought a gallon of factory pre-dilute from local dealer for 14.25 out the door.
 
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Check the lower radiator hoses where there are O-rings connecting the hoses to the T-joint, they leak and usually on cool down. Pressure testing on my 5.0 didn't show the leaks, I laid down under truck after it ran a while and found the leaks, helps to have a clean engine compartment to start. Also the hose from the reserve bottle is a common leak point, usually the O-ring or the clip has gone bad that holds the hose to the tank.
 
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Old 02-20-2018, 03:49 PM
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good tip jcough, no drips on floor but I'll eyeball this and keep watch on it
 
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