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Old May 28, 2004 | 10:17 PM
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Coolant Recommendations?

Hi........I realize that I need to use SCA with my coolant, but I have read NOT to use standard green auto antifreeze. That is what I have in it now. Is this true and if so, what do you guys recommend for coolant? I have a 1991 7.3 F250. New to diesels and still learning. Thanks in advance.
 
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Old May 30, 2004 | 01:12 PM
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As long as you run the additives you can run regular old green stuff.
 
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Old May 30, 2004 | 01:45 PM
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Ok, thank you.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2004 | 11:52 AM
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What is SCA? Where do I get it and why do I use it?
 
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Old Jun 1, 2004 | 12:08 PM
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Do a search on it. There is all kinds of info on this site. Basically means certain destruction in older Ford diesels if you dont run it. I get it from the Diesel Injection Service online.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 09:52 AM
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I just bought some additive at the John Deere dealership.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 05:57 AM
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Thanks fellas, a wealth of knowledge as usual.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 03:30 PM
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I use Napacool, is this an additive I can use?
 
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