Changing coolant need advice
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From: Elverson, PA
Yea I'm sure I read around here somewhere that you can get them at Napa!?
If you're doing a full coolant flush - why not upgrade to the coolant that already has the additives and not have to bother with the stips??
If you're doing a full coolant flush - why not upgrade to the coolant that already has the additives and not have to bother with the stips??
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If your truck didnt come with the Gold Coolant from the factory your not supposed to put it in your truck, (So im told). Napa does carry the coolant strips, so does most of the tool makers sales trucks: Matco tools, snap on, Mac tools...ect
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Originally Posted by Fordbronco69
If your truck didnt come with the Gold Coolant from the factory your not supposed to put it in your truck, (So im told). Napa does carry the coolant strips, so does most of the tool makers sales trucks: Matco tools, snap on, Mac tools...ect
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Originally Posted by aklim
I think it had something to do with your engine serial number. Over a certain number and it doesn't matter which you go with. However, if you have green and you put gold in it, it will coagulate. So, if you want to change, you have to flush and drain it till it is clear and free of whatever was in it.
Also make sure to use distilled water.
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Originally Posted by aklim
I think it had something to do with your engine serial number. Over a certain number and it doesn't matter which you go with. However, if you have green and you put gold in it, it will coagulate. So, if you want to change, you have to flush and drain it till it is clear and free of whatever was in it.