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gold coolant
Do I ned to test the coolant and add additives. If I do what is the best way to get a coolant sample. Does my 02PSD come with a coolant filter if so where is it so I can change it. Thanx Mike
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Welcome to FTE mjtpolice76.
I hear that you don't have to test the gold coolant for SCA's like you do the green stuff. I don't know how long it's supposed to last.
They do not come with coolant filters.
Lot's of guys put them on.
I hear that you don't have to test the gold coolant for SCA's like you do the green stuff. I don't know how long it's supposed to last.
They do not come with coolant filters.
Lot's of guys put them on.
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From: La La Land
Gold coolant was the first generation of the coolants that didn't require the constant addition of SCA's. It does, however, need to be changed ocasionally. Someone with gold will pop in here shortly.
The trucks do not come stock with a coolant filter. Lots of us have added one, though.
Best way to get a sample is to use the wife's turkey baster and get it right out of the de-gas bottle (that plastic tank on the top of the engine with coolant in it).
Edit: Oooops! Kwik's too fast for this slow old bird.
Pop
The trucks do not come stock with a coolant filter. Lots of us have added one, though.
Best way to get a sample is to use the wife's turkey baster and get it right out of the de-gas bottle (that plastic tank on the top of the engine with coolant in it).
Edit: Oooops! Kwik's too fast for this slow old bird.
Pop
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www.dieselmanor.com >filtration.
click on both of the two results. here they are.
http://www.dieselmanor.com/fleetguard/fg_teststrips.asp
and here is the additive, IF needed:
http://www.dieselmanor.com/fleetguard/DCA4.asp
http://www.dieselmanor.com/fleetguard/images/DCA4.jpg
click on both of the two results. here they are.
http://www.dieselmanor.com/fleetguard/fg_teststrips.asp
and here is the additive, IF needed:
http://www.dieselmanor.com/fleetguard/DCA4.asp
http://www.dieselmanor.com/fleetguard/images/DCA4.jpg
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Original fill of the gold is supposed to be good for 100,000 miles, then every 50,000 after that. No testing, no additive.
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So, if mine has green now, and I decided it was time for a coolant change and flush, could I switch it to the gold? I like the idea of not having to test and no additives.
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From: Rio Rico, AZ.
Originally Posted by jtharvey
So, if mine has green now, and I decided it was time for a coolant change and flush, could I switch it to the gold? I like the idea of not having to test and no additives.
It's deep red in color.
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Originally Posted by ford390gashog
rotella is almost identical to dexcool in makeup. the gold coolant uses OAT which is way more advanced .
I just put flushed and filled with Rotella because I heard a lot of good stuff about it.
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From: Columbia, MO
yes, but the entire truck must be flushed several times.
Also, how often is one supposed to check their coolant? I know quite a bit about the my truck, but the cooling system is one area where I'm lacking some knowledge.
