Correct coolant?

[Pieces of 8]

I've done the oil adapter gasket , oh joy what fun that was , and I'm seeing on the coolant label a spec number for the coolant . Is this just good ol standard green stuff or does a 97 mk viii require something special? I'm going to need a crossover plug as I broke off a 1/4 to 3/8 adapter in it and ended up just using channel locks , not too bad if ya grab it in the same place for each turn didn't chew it up terrably I've read up on the fill procedure ..., but you guys have any tips of experience On fillin her coolant back up I appreciate the advice.
Many thanks and if this has been covered before my apologies .

 

[NetKeym]

Yes, the regular green coolant.

 

[Pieces of 8]

Thanks , just don't wanna f it up or spend more than I gotta

 

[Stack]

I just talked to Kirk (fordnut) the other night about this...

Green stuff... that it

 

[Lownslowlsc]

What about the Prestone "universal" yellow stuff? Just curious

 

[martz0r]

It was a general rule on the Crown Vic boards that green or gold was the way to go. I used Zerex G05, available at Napa. I would not go with universal stuff as I don't think it meets Ford's criteria (despite what it may say on the bottle)

http://www.fcsdchemicalsandlubricants.com/Main/category.asp?select=[A/C%20and%20Engine%20Cooling%20Products]

 

[Sapperfire]

Eh, just use Dasani

 

[Pieces of 8]

Well green came out of it and at 155k it's been fine so green it is

 

[MediumD]

Whatever car you're working on, Mark or not. Whatever comes out is what should go back in.

 

[NetKeym]

Whatever car you're working on, Mark or not. Whatever comes out is what should go back in.

 

[87TTOPGT420]

Dexcool should always be flushed out and green put In its place

 

[Lux]

I always use Prediluted name brand or napa green

I never use to purchase prediluted Mix and used to always push the straight stuff when I was working in parts because its cheaper...but I never have a water source worthy enough IMO to put back into the Mark. Dont really have any city water out this way...and that stuff is nasty as is. All well water has traces of sand.

I'd use Poland Springs before anything else....

But 50/50 green stuff is what you want for sure.

 

[chargerxr]

Dexcool should always be flushed out and green put In its place

He's 100% right. Dexcool is complete :q:q:q:q and does nothing but cause problems.

 

[Chris_Murder]

I use prestone with about a quart or two of zerex green for color.

 

[Pieces of 8]

Thanks for the input and opinions guys , I managed to find a new cross over cap and oring my friendly ford parts dealer ordered me one , said it had to come from Detroit . So I will have a nice one and one with teeth.

 

[MediumD]

He's 100% right. Dexcool is complete :q:q:q:q and does nothing but cause problems.

Not only is he wrong, but you are too! 2fer!

 

[chargerxr]

Not only is he wrong, but you are too! 2fer!

Not hardly. That's why GM and Texaco were sued over Dexcool years ago and lost in court. Unfortunately the ruling was overturned by a judge that was obviously on their payroll.

 

[87TTOPGT420]

Dexcool is bad news.....being in the automobile repair industry I have a strong dislike for that red crap

 

[MediumD]

OAT coolants are indeed bad. When mixed with silicates and allowed to run low in a corrosion prone cooling system...

Dexcool is bad news.....being in the automobile repair industry I have a strong dislike for that red crap

That makes no sense. If you're in the automotive service industry and it's really bad for people to use, you should be shouting it's praises to get more flagged hours.