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Jun 21, 2006 | 01:47 PM

#31

taylormade99

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From: Okanogan, WA

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankgh

Do you have to check SCAs with the ELC coolant?

NO. You do not have to check SCA's using ELC coolant. That's one of the things I love about it.

Jun 21, 2006 | 06:57 PM

#32

jamesj

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Coolant

THANKS CLINT KNOTT FOR THE REPLY. What sealant thread do you guys use for the plug?

Aug 16, 2006 | 05:11 AM

#33

Markadeck

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From: Charlotte-Fairbanks-Bflo

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Originally Posted by clux

If you are going to do a complete flush and refill there are actually much better coolants to use than the Ford Premium Gold which is Zerex G-05 packaged for Ford. Most of the heavy duty diesel ELC's (ec-1 rated) coolants are good for our engines, and offer better protection and longer (300,000 mile, 3 years, or 6000 hours) maintainence intervals.

Brand names, and where do I find this coolant that is better than the Ford Gold? I hate reading these coolant threads as I have neglected mine for so long.