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Was going to flush and replace my coolant but there is just too much back and forth regarding the correct coolant type. Called dealer, Ford, and International all had something different to say as to coolant type and whether an additive was necessary. The reason I am posting here is to get some good objective info not what "I use" "Have been using with no problem" "my buddy works for... as says".
Attached is the best piece of information I could find. Thanks
Wish I could find the data sheet I read a while back on coolants and the numerous varieties now. It explained all the differences and compatibilities and why. Good luck figuring it out. All I recall was use a SCA in ford diesels but that was some time ago on the early 6.9 and 7.3.
As chart says, green.... with SCA additive if it doesn't already come pre-mixed in the coolant of your choosing. Monitor with test strips over time.
OR CAT EC-1 can be used in your 2000.
You did not ask for the procedure, but regardless this thread has some good info to guide you with your chart and decision conventional green vs ELC. Not sure what has you hesitant, but hope this helps... https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...ml#post8935201
Plenty of confusion with antifreeze. The sure bet for long term is to do the one and done flush and fill with ELC big truck red coolant on 99.5 and newer. Your chart shows green antifreeze meeting Ford's specs and the VC8 additive and test it with the test strips.
I believe the VC8 additive is used to prevent cylinder liner corrosion/pitting. Without the additive, the coolant will boil around the liner causing pitting and eventual leakage. Green coolant is still available, I would use that.
My hesitation arises from ignorance as I am not a chemical or mechanical engineer and would like to use what is intended to go in my system to prevent any issues related to using the incorrect coolant/additives. When I went to look for the correct coolant type I heard various responses from various sources none of which provided objective information or documentation to verify. The charts I provided above have a revision date of 3/11/2020, so if there is something else/superior or another chart with a more recent revision date to what's provided on the chart above I'd like to see it. Without that It appears my safe play is going with what is called out on the chart above.
I personally use Walmart ELC heavy duty coolant cost cheap and is same spec as other ELC coolants on the market, with a coolant filter so I can actually get 100,000+ out of it. I think you can't use them on the earlier blocks but 2000 is new enough. If you are using ford motorcraft green coolant the owners manual states you will have to add additives over time. read your manual and check it out. If you want to go 100% stock "correct".
You honestly have several options. Keep in mind that color is not a reliable identifier when you're shopping in store, but since Ford uses colors to denote specific types of their coolant, I'll use their colors, just understand that not all green is green and not all gold is gold.
Realistically, you can use Green, Gold, Orange or ELC (Red). The coolant formulations are updated as better cooling technology comes along and they are mostly backwards compatible. For example, between the Green and Gold years, nothing in the engines or cooling systems changed on our trucks and they're interchangeable. Red ELC is the go to favorite because it tends to be more reliable long term.
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