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Old May 24, 2004 | 08:08 PM
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From: alberton pei
Question Coolant additive

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I own a 94.5 7.3 psd that has 280,000 km on it not miles and just reacently purchased the truck.I checked the coolant the other day and it was a clean green color not gold to show there is additive in there I'am not sure if ther ever was any additive added to it before,what should I do add the additive now or what.And if I was to add the additive what do I ask for at the autoparts dealer.Please reply any information would be helpful.
 
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Old May 24, 2004 | 08:13 PM
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Either buy FW-16 from Ford or order it HERE with coolant test strips.
 
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Old May 24, 2004 | 08:28 PM
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Thanks for your rply johnsdiesel,Iwas wondering is realy necessary to use the additive and if so what will happen to an engine if you do not use it.Because I think with my kind of mileage it might be to late.
 
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Old May 24, 2004 | 08:31 PM
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The additive helps prevent cavitation. USE IT! Is it still worth changing the oil? You bet.
 
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