A simple question on coolant.
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A simple question on coolant.
I tried this eariler but didn't get an answer so I'm rephrasing the question.
If I add the appropriate amount of FW16 can I use a regular off the shelf coolant in my 01 Turbo diesel 7.3L? If not, why not?
Thanks
If I add the appropriate amount of FW16 can I use a regular off the shelf coolant in my 01 Turbo diesel 7.3L? If not, why not?
Thanks
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From dieselmanns site
"Use only a low-silicate ethylene glycol-based coolant. Ford does not recommend using propylene glycol coolants in any of their vehicles." and "2002 model year trucks use any of the above if your truck came filled with green coolant. If it came from the factory with yellow coolant, only use Motorcraft Premium Gold Antifreeze or Zerex G05 (gold bottle). These coolants do not require SCA/DCA. Do not use extended life coolants (ELC) as they can cause water pump seal and injector sleeve deterioration."
So yes, as long as its a low silicate ethylene glycol based coolant.
-Shawn
"Use only a low-silicate ethylene glycol-based coolant. Ford does not recommend using propylene glycol coolants in any of their vehicles." and "2002 model year trucks use any of the above if your truck came filled with green coolant. If it came from the factory with yellow coolant, only use Motorcraft Premium Gold Antifreeze or Zerex G05 (gold bottle). These coolants do not require SCA/DCA. Do not use extended life coolants (ELC) as they can cause water pump seal and injector sleeve deterioration."
So yes, as long as its a low silicate ethylene glycol based coolant.
-Shawn
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OK guys, thanks. Got my SCA strips today and tested that bad boy and it was well in the green. I'm not gonna worry about coolant for 15K miles. Now I'm gonna put up a post about exhaust brakes and see what aI get.
