What is Ford specialty green coolant?
SPECIALTY GREEN ENGINE COOLANT WITH BITTERING AGENT Recommended by Ford Motor Company meeting warranty requirements. Dark green-colored, longer-life, ethylene glycol-based antifreeze/coolant for use in gasoline engines and electric motors. Provides year-round antifreeze, anti-boil and corrosion protection.
Can I use Dex cool in my Ford?
Antifreeze + Coolant. Concentrate. Designed to work with all GM ® vehicles 1995 & newer (GM ®-approved), most Ford ® vehicles 2011-2018 and most Chrysler ® vehicles 2013 & newer.
What is Specialty orange coolant?
Specialty Orange Engine Coolant with Bittering Agent Orange-colored, longer-life, ethylene glycol-based, engine coolant for use in gasoline and diesel engines. Provides year-round antifreeze, anti-boil and corrosion protection.
Can you mix Ford Gold coolant with green?
The answer is a definite no. Ford specifically states in their manuals and maintenance guides that Motorcraft Premium Gold coolant is not to be mixed with any other type of coolant, including their own Premium Orange and Premium Extended Life Green coolants.
What color coolant does Ford use?
The Ford F-150 antifreeze color is listed as orange for Dexcool and the recommended brand by the manufacturer is Motorcraft premium. The coolant should be used with A50/50 mixture which helps Your vehicle get optimal protection for corrosion, freezing, and overheating.
Can I use regular antifreeze instead of Dex-cool?
So if you don’t want to use dex-cool, the system needs to be drained and thoroughly flushed. Then it should be ok to use regular anti freeze. VW however warns against using anything other than their coolant, saying it can erode gaskets etc. So ultimately stick with what your recommended fluids.
Is Ford orange coolant the same as DexCool?
You should know that the term “orange coolant” has come to mean a DexCool-approved brand but that doesn’t mean it’s really true. All DexCool-approved coolants to date use two organic acid rust/corrosion inhibitors, one called sebacate, the other called 2-EHA (which stands for 2-ethylhexanoic acid).
What color is Ford Gold coolant?
Color and Taste Motorcraft Premium Gold [Engine Coolant](https://itstillruns.com/what-is-engine-coolant-13579658.html) is yellow in color, which distinguishes it from Motorcraft’s other coolants, which include a green “premium” coolant and an orange “specialty” coolant.