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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 08:00 AM
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Post Is this the dreded puke?

I noticed this a couple of weeks ago. I cleaned in up and noticed it's back. I am planning a 1500 mile trip on Friday what should I do?
 
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 08:04 AM
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No more than what that is and with your bottle as full as it is I'd drive it.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 08:20 AM
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Drop that level down to the MIN line and get the updated cap at Ford. Take the trip and just check it as you drive. Report findings.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 08:31 AM
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Sounds good to me. I'me on my way. Part # 9C3Z-8101-A right.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 08:37 AM
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I'd have to head to my truck for a sec, do you need the number? As long as the Ford guy doesn't give you what you got now. It's got a totally different label than yours so it's easy to tell. If you can receive picture text messages PM me your phone number.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 08:45 AM
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Thanks HeavyAssault, I got the number. I was just alitle concerned about the trip. I'me heading to Killington VT. Friday morning from Oakville, Ontario and didn't need a problem while on the road. Thanks for the quick reply and help.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 08:54 AM
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Mine was looking like that but I could never figure out what type of driving caused it to happen. I got the cap, dropped my level and life is good! Now I have a modded up-pipe so just keep an eye on yours during the driving.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 10:22 AM
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I had the same thing about two weeks ago. New cap, and dropped the level down below the MIN mark and everything is better now. Once I put the new cap on I had a small leak at the top Rad. hose. I pulled it apart, cleaned and reinstalled and no issues since.

From what I am seeing it looks like there is a wide varriance in coolant levels our trucks will run in. For me it is about an inch below the MIN mark.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 10:25 AM
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If you run lifted or level this will throw off the actual indication as well. That's what I didn't take into account the first time I was troubleshooting this problem.
 
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