Engine Coolant
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Engine Coolant
Did a search, didn't really find an answer. I read that a 2004 4.6L F150 takes "yellow" colored Engine Coolant 50/50 with distilled water. I picked up some Prestone Coolant and also some distilled water to mix 50/50.
I also read NOT to use "green" colored coolant. What is this coolant that I bought considered...to me it looks yellow, but it could also pass for green maybe.
http://www.prestone.com/enlarged/ima...eAntiCool3.jpg
Cory
I also read NOT to use "green" colored coolant. What is this coolant that I bought considered...to me it looks yellow, but it could also pass for green maybe.
http://www.prestone.com/enlarged/ima...eAntiCool3.jpg
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the yellow coolant that came stock in vehicle, is fords premium coolant not sure on compatibility though, i know the prestone stuff is supposed to be compatible with everything but not sure if really is
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it seems to mix with everything...we have been using it at my shop for 6 months to top off reservoirs and havent had any comeback coolant issues.
we use this for complete repairs...ford compatible coolant
we use this for complete repairs...ford compatible coolant
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Motorcraft gold or Zerex G-05
...is what you should be using. The Ford gold coolant is basically used by *some* other brands and is generically called G-05. It is a "HOAT" formula--hybrid organic acid technology.
G-05® Antifreeze/ Coolant
The Prestone stuff is probably OK but does NOT meet Ford warranty requirements and will require more frequent changes. If you want to maintain the original 5 year change intervals, you should be using Motorcraft gold or the G-05 stuff.
I looked into this stuff a while ago and you definitely need a decoding ring to figure it all out. I am also using the G-05 in my '91 BMW 318is because it is virtually the same as the BMW factory stuff.
NEVER use the orange GM Dexcool type stuff under any circumstances.
edit--just looked at AzBlueWolf's link for full changes, and he is using the G-05 for full changes as well. This seems to be the best choice for Ford, Chrysler, and some other brands like my BMW....
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G-05® Antifreeze/ Coolant
The Prestone stuff is probably OK but does NOT meet Ford warranty requirements and will require more frequent changes. If you want to maintain the original 5 year change intervals, you should be using Motorcraft gold or the G-05 stuff.
I looked into this stuff a while ago and you definitely need a decoding ring to figure it all out. I am also using the G-05 in my '91 BMW 318is because it is virtually the same as the BMW factory stuff.
NEVER use the orange GM Dexcool type stuff under any circumstances.
edit--just looked at AzBlueWolf's link for full changes, and he is using the G-05 for full changes as well. This seems to be the best choice for Ford, Chrysler, and some other brands like my BMW....
George
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Ive never seen the G-05 stuff at a local parts store. The forum sheds light on many things for me!
The prestone coolant I mentioned is not okay by Ford? I thought it met all the requirements, but I could have missed the boat. I was only asking if its okay because I've got 2 brand new jugs of it in the garage, and I read that "yellow" coolant is supposed to be used in my 2004 4.6 truck. I will continue more research.
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The prestone coolant I mentioned is not okay by Ford? I thought it met all the requirements, but I could have missed the boat. I was only asking if its okay because I've got 2 brand new jugs of it in the garage, and I read that "yellow" coolant is supposed to be used in my 2004 4.6 truck. I will continue more research.
Cory
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I found G-05 at Pep Boys....
Ive never seen the G-05 stuff at a local parts store. The forum sheds light on many things for me!
The prestone coolant I mentioned is not okay by Ford? I thought it met all the requirements, but I could have missed the boat. I was only asking if its okay because I've got 2 brand new jugs of it in the garage, and I read that "yellow" coolant is supposed to be used in my 2004 4.6 truck. I will continue more research.
Cory
The prestone coolant I mentioned is not okay by Ford? I thought it met all the requirements, but I could have missed the boat. I was only asking if its okay because I've got 2 brand new jugs of it in the garage, and I read that "yellow" coolant is supposed to be used in my 2004 4.6 truck. I will continue more research.
Cory
It's pretty clear from the Prestone info on their website that it does not meet Ford warranty specs.
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I found two good pages of specs...they seem pretty close in "specs"
Zerex
http://www.valvoline.com/products/zerexg05.pdf
Prestone
Prestone Antifreeze/Coolant Product Specifications
Zerex
http://www.valvoline.com/products/zerexg05.pdf
Prestone
Prestone Antifreeze/Coolant Product Specifications
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The prestone WILL NOT MIX!!!!!!!! It has a high drop out of silica and can turn the HOAT coolant into a aluminum eating monster fast. The Gold coolant is the only coolant to use. You can find it anywhere even walmart sells the ZEREZ G-05 coolant.