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Old Mar 30, 2017 | 11:37 AM
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Coolant Fill Type

I have a very small pin-***** leak in my coolant system, not enough that i have had to put anything in it in the past 6 months, but I will have to shortly. I need to add coolant to the system until I can replace the radiator but I am not sure about gumming up what is in there.

Will Motorcraft Gold be ok?

2008 F250 5.4L
 
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Old Mar 30, 2017 | 12:07 PM
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Yes VC7 gold
Just got three gallons at ford for a flush for 16$ and change per gal
 
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Old Mar 31, 2017 | 08:00 AM
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If you're going to be replacing the radiator and coolant this summer anyway, then for minor top ups (anything under a gallon total) until then its perfectly fine to use distilled water.

The 5.4L cooling system has 6.6 gal / 26.4 quart capacity.
 
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