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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 04:45 PM
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anti freeze

I,m gonna ask a dumb question here but what kinda anti freeze do i get for 2000 mod,3.0 ranger.I went to auto zone and the 2 employees almost got into an argument over which type to use.I have 2 gallons of the green type but not sure if thats what i need,appearently they have 2 or 3 types.Thanks for your time.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 10:42 AM
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Ford currently recommends their G-05 coolant. Not sure what year that change was made from the standard green coolant.

G-05 can be a bit hard to find at the local auto parts store. You may have to go the Ford dealership to get it or try NAPA.

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After a little digging. I found that it looks like Ford made the change to G-05 in 2002. So the standard green should be the way to go
 
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 10:52 AM
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Check your owners manual for the specified coolant.
If you don't have an owners manual, you can down load one from a link in the Tech Info page atop this forums thread listing page.

Or use a 50/50 mix of distilled water & a ethylene glycol coolant like Ford #E2FZ-19549-AA, or one that says on it's container that it meets or exceeds Ford spec ESE-M97B44-A.
These are generally green in color, so it sounds like you may already have what you need on hand.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 11:03 AM
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Color is not always a good way to select a coolant. Just because a coolant is green does not necessarily mean it's the standard green coolant with silicates that older vehicles need.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 11:32 AM
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Good general info here=> Choosing The Right Coolant - Popular Mechanics
 
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