Engine Coolant
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Engine Coolant
I am sorry if this question has been ask before but here goes. I have a 2000 F250 with a 7.3 powerstroke diesel and I am confused abou which coolant I should be using. Right now I have the green stuff but I have been on other sites and they talk about red coolant and charged coolant and I am very confused. I have the additive to mix with the coolant but which coolant do I get? Please help.
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From: Ardenvoir, Washington
You can use either one.. If you use the green, be sure to add the SCA (supplement coolant additive) for it meet Ford's spec's..ESN-M99B169-A If you buy it at Ford, it is now called " diesel cooling system additive".
The red has the supplement in it already...
The red has the supplement in it already...
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You have three choices, really. Stay green and keep using the additive every 30k, switch to Gold (like my '02 has) and test it every now & then, or go with the "Red Kool-Aid", aka Rotella ELC, also aka "Global Lifetime" at Wally-World. I believe it's ~$10/gal pre-mixed, so you'd need 8 jugs, plus a good supply of distilled water to flush out the old stuff. If it were me, I'd get the 203* stat, billet housing, and cooling filter as well. At that point, you shouldn't have to mess with your cooling system again, unless the water pump decides to go. But if it does, and you have the filter in, the next one should last a very long time.
Here are some good links for you to digest:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...c-coolant.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...ol_Diesel.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...ighlight=flush
Only thing is that I wouldn't use flush -- just drain & rinse with Distilled water until it's mostly clear then completely drain and add your coolant of choice. Also, it's easier to flush & drain with the stat removed -- you don't have to wait for it to heat up & cool down. Then when you're ready to fill it the final time with your coolant, reinstall the stat (or install your 203* stat & new housing). Happy Reading!
Joe
Here are some good links for you to digest:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...c-coolant.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...ol_Diesel.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...ighlight=flush
Only thing is that I wouldn't use flush -- just drain & rinse with Distilled water until it's mostly clear then completely drain and add your coolant of choice. Also, it's easier to flush & drain with the stat removed -- you don't have to wait for it to heat up & cool down. Then when you're ready to fill it the final time with your coolant, reinstall the stat (or install your 203* stat & new housing). Happy Reading!
Joe
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The filter isn't for additives, it's to filter out the crap that circulates in the system. Even after a fresh flush, it will have nasty stuff in there. Check this out:
http://www.dieselsite.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=8
Joe
http://www.dieselsite.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=8
Joe
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Click the DieselSite link above and scroll down -- the junk in the system is what kills the water pump. I'll have mine in shortly...
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Switch to the koolaid coolant and be with us cool cats, and while your doing that get the 203*thermo and billet t-stat. You'll never have to check the SCA again. Im so happy for that.
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Originally Posted by John311t
You'll never have to check the SCA again. Im so happy for that.
I feel like I'm better keeping my finger on the pulse.
Gee, ain't chemistry fun?
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Originally Posted by Izzy351
You have three choices, really. Stay green and keep using the additive every 30k, switch to Gold (like my '02 has) and test it every now & then, or go with the "Red Kool-Aid", aka Rotella ELC, also aka "Global Lifetime" at Wally-World. I believe it's ~$10/gal pre-mixed, so you'd need 8 jugs, plus a good supply of distilled water to flush out the old stuff. ///SNIP///
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Originally Posted by Izzy351
You have three choices, really. Stay green and keep using the additive every 30k, switch to Gold (like my '02 has) and test it every now & then, or go with the "Red Kool-Aid", aka Rotella ELC, also aka "Global Lifetime" at Wally-World. I believe it's ~$10/gal pre-mixed, so you'd need 8 jugs, plus a good supply of distilled water to flush out the old stuff. If it were me, I'd get the 203* stat, billet housing, and cooling filter as well. At that point, you shouldn't have to mess with your cooling system again, unless the water pump decides to go. But if it does, and you have the filter in, the next one should last a very long time.
Here are some good links for you to digest:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...c-coolant.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...ol_Diesel.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...ighlight=flush
Only thing is that I wouldn't use flush -- just drain & rinse with Distilled water until it's mostly clear then completely drain and add your coolant of choice. Also, it's easier to flush & drain with the stat removed -- you don't have to wait for it to heat up & cool down. Then when you're ready to fill it the final time with your coolant, reinstall the stat (or install your 203* stat & new housing). Happy Reading!
Joe
Here are some good links for you to digest:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...c-coolant.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...ol_Diesel.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...ighlight=flush
Only thing is that I wouldn't use flush -- just drain & rinse with Distilled water until it's mostly clear then completely drain and add your coolant of choice. Also, it's easier to flush & drain with the stat removed -- you don't have to wait for it to heat up & cool down. Then when you're ready to fill it the final time with your coolant, reinstall the stat (or install your 203* stat & new housing). Happy Reading!
Joe
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Most autopart stores have them. Although, I just went to my normal parts house and they said they don't mess with that stuff. Anyhow, if you have no luck there try a big rig shop or even a farm implement dealer will have them too.
