Notices
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel  
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: DP Tuner

coolant

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 7, 2004 | 08:56 AM
  #1  
00F-350 stroker's Avatar
00F-350 stroker
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
coolant

Can I safely go from the green to the ford gold antifreeze in my 00 pwerstroke.got the truck at 73,000 miles and just want to switch so i dont have to worry about the additive. thanks
 
Reply
Old Nov 7, 2004 | 09:30 AM
  #2  
RedTaurus94's Avatar
RedTaurus94
Posting Guru
20 Year Member
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 1,355
Likes: 4
From: Western NC
You CAN do it....it IS possible, but you gotta make double-danged sure you get every drop of that green out of your system before you put in the yellow. A mechanic bud of mine told me that the two will not mix, and in fact they will react unfavorably together and cause a real problem.........
 
Reply
Old Nov 7, 2004 | 09:49 AM
  #3  
refuse2's Avatar
refuse2
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 282
Likes: 0
From: Washington, Kansas
I did it on mine and no problems like said before make there is no green left in it at all and you should be fine.

refuse2
 
Reply
Old Nov 7, 2004 | 05:07 PM
  #4  
00F-350 stroker's Avatar
00F-350 stroker
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
thanks just wanted to make sure someone did it and that it was ok.
 
Reply
Old Nov 8, 2004 | 06:38 AM
  #5  
Skeetshooter's Avatar
Skeetshooter
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 273
Likes: 0
From: New Mexico
I did this on my 00 PSD, it is a huge pain in the butt. I performed 7 flushes with distilled water just to eliminate all of the green coolant. This mod is “Not” even close to being worth all of the trouble for what you accomplish. If you decide to make the green to gold change, allow 2 days to complete the switch safely. I have the scaring on my right hand and arm as proof of what can happen when you remove the drain plugs from the block before the coolant has cooled… Jeff in NM…OUT
 
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:54 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE