Correct antifreeze for 99 ranger (V6)

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jimhigh66 - 27 Jul 2007 03:33 GMT

( I want to make SURE I use the correct stuff. )
The manual warns against use of a particular ford extended life
antifreeze. A call to the local Ford dealer advised to "use the green
stuff". The auto parts place advised Prestone/Store Equiv. "mix with ANY
color antifreeze" product. I'm thinking I'm safe with the Prestone
product.

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El Bandito - 27 Jul 2007 05:35 GMT

> ( I want to make SURE I use the correct stuff. )
> The manual warns against use of a particular ford extended life
> antifreeze. A call to the local Ford dealer advised to "use the green
> stuff". The auto parts place advised Prestone/Store Equiv. "mix with ANY
> color antifreeze" product. I'm thinking I'm safe with the Prestone
> product.

Use the green stuff, not the Dexcool one...

Using a Dexcool (the orange one) could damage the seals...

So yes, use the green Prestone...

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C. E. White - 27 Jul 2007 12:07 GMT

>( I want to make SURE I use the correct stuff. )
> The manual warns against use of a particular ford extended life
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> color antifreeze" product. I'm thinking I'm safe with the Prestone
> product.

Look at:

http://www.fcsdchemicalsandlubricants.com/supplier/quickref/scuc.pdf

Ed

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jimhigh66 - 28 Jul 2007 15:50 GMT

Thanks for the information. The Prestone color is approximately yellow
with a green tinge to it -- certainly not orange -- so I guess it's OK.
Jim H.

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