Coolant question

[RaptorWings]

Dude, you are being misinformed. Antifreeze color is for different corrosion inhibitors. Some manufacturers developed different coolant for their specific needs for the metals and rubber seals in their system.
If there is any confusion, just step back, buy the Ford concentrate and mix 50/50 with distilled water.
But since you’re replacing, doing it right, do a distilled water flush. Drain the system, fill with distilled water run the engine for a couple minutes and turn your heat on to flush the heater core. Drain the water and fill with the 50/50 mixture. Ensure you turn your heater on again so it is filled with the mixture (very important)

Would you have a link to the proper coolant I should use?

 

[New recaros]

Just drop by the Ford dealer parts department. Ask for the capacity and correct coolant.

 

[FordTechOne]

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I would not use that coolant, it’s a “one formula fits all” product. They state the following:

“Prestone® MAX antifreeze + coolant uses Advanced Original Equipment Technology to provide MAXIMUM ENGINE PROTECTION in all Ford, Lincoln & Mercury vehicles from 2002 & newer, guaranteed.”

So they’re claiming it’s compatible with Motorcraft Gold, Green, Orange, and Specialty Green, yet those coolants are not compatible with each other.

 

[New recaros]

See above, if he hesitant, go with Ford. Remember though, he is flushing the system not mixing fluids.

 

[RaptorWings]

See above, if he hesitant, go with Ford. Remember though, he is flushing the system not mixing fluids.
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What would you seay in regards to "Zerex Extended life Nitrite Free Heavy Duty 50/50 antifreeze coolant"?

 

[New recaros]

Have you contact the service dept that screwed up. They would probably make it right if you explained what happened and what you found.

 

[RaptorWings]

Have you contact the service dept that screwed up. They would probably make it right if you explained what happened and what you found.

Haven't tried that yet and am worried because I put water in it myself and they will probably just top it off with more coolant and not flush out the tap water I put in.

 

[New recaros]

You had no choice at the moment. They should give you a drain, flush and fill.
If they complain say you could have called a tow truck and they could have paid for that along with fixing their mistake. You did them a favor

 

[RaptorWings]

You had no choice at the moment. They should give you a drain, flush and fill.
If they complain say you could have called a tow truck and they could have paid for that along with fixing their mistake. You did them a favor

So I called the dealer earlier today and just like you said, they told me to bring it asap and they will cover the flush and refill cost. Thanks for the advice now I can return the amsoil and get my $100 back