Coolent Change

[mrziggy]

Ok so I got 4 gallons of Premium Gold and distilled, but just a bit unsure of the steps. Please confirm I have this right.

1) Pull lower radiator hose and let the system drain.
2) Fill water only in the degas bottle only, don’t have to worry about filling radiator?
3) Run the truck around with heater on.
4) Repeat 1-4 several times
5) Final time refill degas with 4 gallons coolant then the rest distilled.

I was going to start this morning, and then it dawned on me there wasn’t a radiator cap, so I thought I better check to make sure I wasn’t missing something.
Thank you for tolerating my ignorance.

 

[DaveBen]

The radiator fills by the degas bottle. If you look at the hoses, you will see how this works. You do NOT need to remove the radiator cap. Flushing with distilled water is all you need. Refill with a 50% mixture Motorcraft GOLD coolant and distilled water. It is easier to do than type. Go for it!

Dave

 

[mrziggy]

Are the old school antifreeze testers still acurate with the new school gold coolent? If 4 gal drains out, and 3 gal anifreeze and 1 water is added then including the 3-4 caught in the engin I should be gettind -34 not the maxed out --47 my gauge is showing, right?? motor and heater hold 4?

 

[DaveBen]

Good question, I don't know. Do you really NEED -47°protection?

Dave

 

[iracemine]

doesent the gold have the ccp built in and never needs any adding in the future?

where the green needs the ccp added once and a while.

 

[DaveBen]

The additives are in the Gold Coolant. No need for the test strips of the Green Coolant. You are good for 100,000 miles.

Dave

 

[Gumby]

You are good for 100,000 miles.

Dave

I think 100K is a little long to go on coolant in these engines. Now I'm no mechanic but I think 50K would be a better interval to be safe. .00002

 

[DaveBen]

It is your truck and your money, but don't throw it away. 100,000 miles is what is called for and what I follow.

Dave

 

[NASCAR Mike]

My Schedule Maintenance Guide says to change antifreeze 5 years or 100k miles (whichever comes first) and after initial change, 3 years or 50k miles (whichever comes first).

My X was built in July 2005 so I am ready for an antifreeze flush and change. I only have 33k miles on her but manual says 5 years or 100k miles.

 

[iracemine]

dope avatar man!!