Antifreeze for 6.0

[Metalhead]

I've had my truck for close to 3 months now. I was checking the fluid levels earlier and found that I need to fill in some engine coolant. I looked through the owners manual and found that I need to use the yellow-colored anti-freeze, motorcraft VC-7A or VC-7B. The local parts store only has the Prestone brand, and I got the yellow anti-freeze. Before I fill this stuff in, will this be OK? This Prestone Yellow that I bought says that it is universal.

Just want to be sure,

Thanks,

 

[HeavyAssault]

Use only Zerex G05 or Motorcraft Gold.

 

[atk]

Use only Zerex G05 or Motorcraft Gold.

x2....

 

[Jetpilot1]

X3 get the motorcraft gold only, no tap water also. How come you need to add? Unless it is leaking somewhere it should not go down much if any.

 

[radtek223]

Motorcraft Gold. Ford should test your coolant at no charge. My coolant level runs at the "Minimum" line.

 

[DaveBen]

As Jet said, no tap water. Use only distilled water in a 50/50 mix. This keeps the minerals out of the cooling system. I run a coolant filter, as do others here. Check out www.dieselsite.com for more on the coolant filter.

Dave