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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 03:27 PM
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Hey ppl I got a 06 6.0 and Im gonna do a coolant flush, I know i gotta use the gold or yellow type I was just wondering what brand ppl r using and how many gallons ill need to get

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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 04:39 PM
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Whats a ppl?
 
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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You gotta use the Motorcraft Premium Gold Coolant
 
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 10:04 PM
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Or Valvoline's Zerex G-05. You'll need three gal.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by ljutic ss
Whats a ppl?
I believe that is short for people.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 09:33 AM
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Us old farts dont know how to read text short hand without the help of our teenage kids.....

I was wondering the same thing though and had not dug out the manual yet to get the capacity of the cooling system. Looks like it is going to be a PITA to do though???? There is no cap to re-fill the system.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 11:51 AM
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You fill through the bottle

On the firewall.

Originally Posted by jasontrucks76
Us old farts dont know how to read text short hand without the help of our teenage kids.....

I was wondering the same thing though and had not dug out the manual yet to get the capacity of the cooling system. Looks like it is going to be a PITA to do though???? There is no cap to re-fill the system.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 11:57 AM
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Also, be certain to use distilled water when you flush and when you refill. 50/50 ratio.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 01:49 PM
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Yes PPL is short for people.....and PITA is pain in the ***...just to clear up any lingo....any way thanks for the info mabe I will do that tomorrow...
 
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