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coolant question
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coolant question
Had to help my son with his 2012 F150. The truck called for Motorcraft Orange which I have read is Motorcraft version of Dex Cool? We couldn't find Motorcraft Orange so in a pinch, we put Zerex G-05 in it.
My 2018 has pink coolant in it. What will mix with it? Is there one that will mix with the two? I have used the Zerex G-05 for years, even in my diesel with good results and really don't want to have to keep 2 or 3 different kinds.
thanks in advance
My 2018 has pink coolant in it. What will mix with it? Is there one that will mix with the two? I have used the Zerex G-05 for years, even in my diesel with good results and really don't want to have to keep 2 or 3 different kinds.
thanks in advance
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Oops you made a mistake. Both your vehicles run Dex-Cool. Sometimes it looks orange, sometimes it looks orange/pink in the Fords. The G-05 Gold coolant will screw up the chemistry. Ford has made, likely, a final change in late 2018/2019 to what I call Dew Yellow DY coolant. This is a phosphated OAT coolant. Possibly similar to what Toyota has been using for a while. It is good for 200,000 miles as an original fill. Your son's coolant now only has maybe a 30,000 mile life until you change it since the chemistry's are screwed up. The dew yellow coolant is different than the g05 gold coolant
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My stupid phone won't upload the coolant chart but here is the link
https://www.fcsdchemicalsandlubricants.com/main/quickref/coolantsEN.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwi7yoT-2YzfAhUF0KwKHVudBxwQFjASegQIBBAB&usg=AOvVaw2UIgJdu mPgqmLn3FeXKRY_
https://www.fcsdchemicalsandlubricants.com/main/quickref/coolantsEN.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwi7yoT-2YzfAhUF0KwKHVudBxwQFjASegQIBBAB&usg=AOvVaw2UIgJdu mPgqmLn3FeXKRY_
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Had to help my son with his 2012 F150. The truck called for Motorcraft Orange which I have read is Motorcraft version of Dex Cool? We couldn't find Motorcraft Orange so in a pinch, we put Zerex G-05 in it.
My 2018 has pink coolant in it. What will mix with it? Is there one that will mix with the two? I have used the Zerex G-05 for years, even in my diesel with good results and really don't want to have to keep 2 or 3 different kinds.
thanks in advance
My 2018 has pink coolant in it. What will mix with it? Is there one that will mix with the two? I have used the Zerex G-05 for years, even in my diesel with good results and really don't want to have to keep 2 or 3 different kinds.
thanks in advance
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Hmmmm. The Peak coolant I bought says it's acceptable to mix for ALL types of coolants. I used it in my 2008 Expedition and my sons 2011 F150. Guess I'd better re-read and see if they'll be paying for flushes and new coolant. 😜
It says, and I quote, "Coolants feature a LONG LIFE® coolant technology that is compatible for use in all automobiles and light-duty trucks, regardless of make, model, year or original antifreeze color".
It says, and I quote, "Coolants feature a LONG LIFE® coolant technology that is compatible for use in all automobiles and light-duty trucks, regardless of make, model, year or original antifreeze color".
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Hmmmm. The Peak coolant I bought says it's acceptable to mix for ALL types of coolants. I used it in my 2008 Expedition and my sons 2011 F150. Guess I'd better re-read and see if they'll be paying for flushes and new coolant. 😜
It says, and I quote, "Coolants feature a LONG LIFE® coolant technology that is compatible for use in all automobiles and light-duty trucks, regardless of make, model, year or original antifreeze color".
It says, and I quote, "Coolants feature a LONG LIFE® coolant technology that is compatible for use in all automobiles and light-duty trucks, regardless of make, model, year or original antifreeze color".
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Hmmmm. The Peak coolant I bought says it's acceptable to mix for ALL types of coolants. I used it in my 2008 Expedition and my sons 2011 F150. Guess I'd better re-read and see if they'll be paying for flushes and new coolant. 😜
It says, and I quote, "Coolants feature a LONG LIFE® coolant technology that is compatible for use in all automobiles and light-duty trucks, regardless of make, model, year or original antifreeze color".
It says, and I quote, "Coolants feature a LONG LIFE® coolant technology that is compatible for use in all automobiles and light-duty trucks, regardless of make, model, year or original antifreeze color".
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On both vehicles, the warranties have long expired. I'm not concerned after adding 2-3 pints to the reservoir. In a couple weeks when I can schedule the appointments, I'll get them in to replace the coolant. They are both due, and it's too cold here.
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