Does Ford use Dexcool coolant?

No, the two coolants are different. The new Ford coolant is OAT and is not compatible with DEXCOOL. You cannot go by the color of coolant anymore an have to use only the one that meets the specifications of your vehicle.

Why does my Ford say check coolant additive?

The Check Coolant Additive Light comes on every 600 hours to remind you to check the coolant levels. While this does not indicate a problem, it does mean you should bring your Super Duty in to a certified Ford Service Center for a Coolant Check. DO NOT just add more coolant to the system!

Can you mix different types of coolant for a Ford truck?

No. Any brand of coolant that meets Ford coolant specifications (typically found on the back label) for your particular vehicle will be suitable. That said, if you have a newer truck that is still under warranty, it is highly recommended that Motorcraft coolant be used in order to meet warranty requirements. Can I mix different types of coolant?

What kind of coolant does a Motorcraft engine use?

G = Green-colored engine coolant approved to Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A (Motorcraft® Premium Antifreeze/Coolant) O = Orange-colored engine coolant approved to Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D or WSS-M97B44-D2 (Motorcraft® Orange Antifreeze/Coolant)

What to use in place of Motorcraft Orange antifreeze?

place of Motorcraft® Orange Antifreeze/Coolant and Motorcraft® Specialty Green Engine Coolant with Bittering Agent Ford Engineering has approved the use of yellow-colored Motorcraft® Yellow

What happens if you mix oat and IAT coolant?

Coolant types should never be mixed, especially IAT and OAT coolant formulas as it will cause a chemical reaction that essentially turns the coolant into sludge and can allow the engine to overheat and damage cooling system components. If accidentally mixed, the cooling system should be flushed and filled with the proper coolant.

No. Any brand of coolant that meets Ford coolant specifications (typically found on the back label) for your particular vehicle will be suitable. That said, if you have a newer truck that is still under warranty, it is highly recommended that Motorcraft coolant be used in order to meet warranty requirements. Can I mix different types of coolant?

G = Green-colored engine coolant approved to Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A (Motorcraft® Premium Antifreeze/Coolant) O = Orange-colored engine coolant approved to Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D or WSS-M97B44-D2 (Motorcraft® Orange Antifreeze/Coolant)

How to check coolant additive in Ford PowerStroke?

Hawkeye: The reset is in the menu under Maintenance, scroll down to it and push ok then hold ok to reset. Thank you Mor4wd. I’m going to try to get the test strips and additive this week when I go up to the dealer and buy fuel filters and oil filter and air filters.

Is the coolant on my F150 really Orange?

Suffice to say, my F150 has had zero cooling-related issues in the 11 years and 98,000 miles we’ve had it. What I also found interesting is that the supposed orange coolant was only used in the ’99-02 Cougar, but my ’99 F150 has the orange stuff as a factory fill.

Does Ford use DexCool coolant?

No, the two coolants are different. The new Ford coolant is OAT and is not compatible with DEXCOOL. You cannot go by the color of coolant anymore an have to use only the one that meets the specifications of your vehicle.

Do you need to flush the coolant in a Ford PowerStroke?

If you as a coolant revitalizer, make sure you use the right one. VC-12 is for the orange ELC coolant. Are you really wanting to flush or just drain and refill? You should test the coolant first with the test strips and kit to see if you need to flush or can drain and refill.

Where is the coolant hose on a Ford PowerStroke?

Easiest way would be remove the fender liner on passenger side and pull the lower rad hose. Maybe pull one of the transmission cooler hoses on passenger side frame near front since that’s the lowest point in the secondary system. Make sure and use the Ford orange coolant. Some people say Dex cool is the same.

What kind of coolant does a 7.3L engine use?

Most 7.3L engines use Motorcraft Green Coolant although some model years were factory filled with Motorcraft Premium Gold Coolant With Motorcraft Green coolant add Diesel Supplemental Coolant Additive every 15,000 miles 6.0L & 6.4L

How much coolant does a Ford workshop have?

There are two types of flush on the Ford Workshop DVD. 2 – contaminated with oil. (no minerials to rust out system) and filled back up . did this at 50K. no testing. Peace mind Brand new Coolant DONE Primary system holds 30.3 quarts and secondary holds 10.8 quarts. That is 10 gallon of 50/50 coolant. Thanks everybody for all the help!

What kind of coolant does a 6.7 Powerstroke use?

The 6.0 and 6.4 powerstroke engines used a VC-8 coolant revitalizer that boosted the Nitrites. The 6.7L uses a VC-12 coolant revitalizer that adds more carboxylates as the main corrosion inhibitor. Make sure you don’t add the wrong revitalizer or you will need to flush and refill.

If you as a coolant revitalizer, make sure you use the right one. VC-12 is for the orange ELC coolant. Are you really wanting to flush or just drain and refill? You should test the coolant first with the test strips and kit to see if you need to flush or can drain and refill.

Do you need to flush coolant on 6.7L engine?

The test strips used on previous coolants usually were measuring that you had sufficient nitrites. On the 6.7L engine you want to make sure that you have NO nitrites. If somebody adds the wrong coolant to this engine, You need to flush and refill the coolant systems.

Easiest way would be remove the fender liner on passenger side and pull the lower rad hose. Maybe pull one of the transmission cooler hoses on passenger side frame near front since that’s the lowest point in the secondary system. Make sure and use the Ford orange coolant. Some people say Dex cool is the same.