coolant dilema
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coolant dilema
I have a 1989 F250 with the 7.3 IDI with a Banks turbo the problem Im having is trying to figure wich coolant to use . The coolant system was extermly rusty Ive replaced the thermostat and water pump flushed the system and ran distiled water and pencool heavy duty flush for a month and just emptyed the system again . The system is clean and Im ready to use some coolant ?
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From: Sterling, Va
i just use whats cheaper which surprisingly is normally prestone full strength green do 50/50 mix myself and get two jugs outta one. And i second don't mix it. had a friend do it once and it turned to jelly like.
Kyle
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I have used both (no mixing) and have noticed no difference. The red is supposed to last longer but I never seem to go long enough without a blown hose or something that requires draining the system to find out how long it lasts. I would just use the normal green stuff. it is cheaper and available everywhere.
