Changes: Engine Coolant

Revision as of 09:37, 15 August 2021

For a 2001 Job2 Ford V6~4.0L~SOHC, the Coolant system capacity is approximately 14.00Qts\13.25Ltr.
Coolant needs to be flushed+renewed & the ThermoStat & RadiatorCap replaced, every 3Yrs\33kMiles.
Inspect other Coolant systems parts: Hoses, HeaterValve, Fan+Clutch, Pump, Belt..., & replace as needed.
Per the OwnersGuide, the basic Coolant Spec#ese-m97b44-a for this engine is LiteGreen Ford#vc-5dil.
The OwnersGuide also suggests an upgrade to Spec#wss-m97b51-a1 which is Gold\Yellow Ford#vc-7dil;
this Gold\Yellow formula has additional CorrosionInhibitors + Lubricants which are beneficial & preferred.
Products below satisfy these Specs; compare SafetyDataSheet Ingredients if considering other Coolants.
These are HybridOrganicAcidTech\HOAT formulas without any 2EthylHexAcid\2EHA & may be mixed;
Coolants with 2EHA are known to damage seals in a V6~4.0L~SOHC engine & should NOT be used\mixed.
Only use these or an equal LiteGreen\Gold\Yellow Coolant; do NOT use Blue\DarkGreen\Orange\Pink\Red.

Thanks go to the brave souls who've preceded me in similar adventures & freely shared their experience:

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 this Gold\Yellow formula has additional CorrosionInhibitors + Lubricants which are beneficial & preferred.<br>
 Products below satisfy these Specs; compare SafetyDataSheet Ingredients if considering other Coolants.<br>
-[https://web.archive.org/web/20210126105431if_/https://aa1car.com/library/2004/us120426.htm These are HybridOrganicAcidTech\HOAT formulas, without any 2EthylHexAcid\2EHA & may be mixed;<br>Coolants with 2EHA are known to damage seals in a V6~4.0L~SOHC engine & should NOT be used\mixed.]<br>
+[https://web.archive.org/web/20210126105431if_/https://aa1car.com/library/2004/us120426.htm These are HybridOrganicAcidTech\HOAT formulas without any 2EthylHexAcid\2EHA & may be mixed;<br>Coolants with 2EHA are known to damage seals in a V6~4.0L~SOHC engine & should NOT be used\mixed.]<br>
 [https://web.archive.org/web/20210523083714if_/https://www.motorcraft.com/content/dam/ford-motorcraft/en_us/motorcraft_global/products/lubricants/quick_reference_charts/antifreeze_coolants_english.pdf Only use these or an equal LiteGreen\Gold\Yellow Coolant; do NOT use Blue\DarkGreen\Orange\Pink\Red.]<br>
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