Changes: Engine Coolant

Revision as of 09:40, 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 reported to damage seals in the V6~4.0L~SOHC & should NOT be used\mixed.
Only use these\equal LiteGreen\Gold\Yellow Coolants; do NOT use Blue\DarkGreen\Orange\Pink\Red.

Links To Related Info

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

https://youtu.be/wwOmoYgIYSE?t=20 Coolant Flush+ReNew+Burp

https://web.archive.org/web/20210511165406if_/https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/2001fordexplorersporttrac/images/2/25/2001.Ford.ExST_0000.Ownr_2000.06dd_Print3of6.PDF#page=180 Coolant ManualSpec

https://web.archive.org/web/20210511165406if_/https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/2001fordexplorersporttrac/images/2/25/2001.Ford.ExST_0000.Ownr_2000.06dd_Print3of6.PDF#page=182 Coolant ManualSpec

https://web.archive.org/web/20210511165406if_/https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/2001fordexplorersporttrac/images/2/25/2001.Ford.ExST_0000.Ownr_2000.06dd_Print3of6.PDF#page=219 Coolant ManualSpec

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 Coolant TypeApplication

https://web.archive.org/web/20210224130511if_/https://donsnotes.com/home_garden/auto/antifreeze.html Coolant Type=IAT\SCA\OAT\HOAT...

https://web.archive.org/web/20210427173140if_/https://gearsmagazine.com/magazine/cool-it-what-you-need-to-know-about-your-vehicles-cooling-system Coolant Type=IAT\SCA\OAT\HOAT...

https://web.archive.org/web/20210629012517if_/https://www.kostusa.com/page/antifreeze-coolants Coolant %Mix+TempRange

https://web.archive.org/web/20200920100659if_/https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/stop-leak-coolant-additive-which-one.489558 Coolant LeakPrevention With KSeal

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-For a 2001 Job2 Ford V6~4.0L~SOHC, [https://web.archive.org/web/20210511165406if_/https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/2001fordexplorersporttrac/images/2/25/2001.Ford.ExST_0000.Ownr_2000.06dd_Print3of6.PDF#page=219 the Coolant system total capacity is about 14.00Quarts=13.25Litre.]<br>
+For a 2001 Job2 Ford V6~4.0L~SOHC, [https://web.archive.org/web/20210511165406if_/https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/2001fordexplorersporttrac/images/2/25/2001.Ford.ExST_0000.Ownr_2000.06dd_Print3of6.PDF#page=219 the Coolant system capacity is approximately 14.00Qts\13.25Ltr.]<br>
-[https://youtu.be/wwOmoYgIYSE?t=20 Coolant should be flushed+renewed] along with replacing  [https://2001fordexplorersporttrac.fandom.com/Engine_Coolant_ThermoStat ThermoStat] [https://2001fordexplorersporttrac.fandom.com/Engine_Coolant_Radiator+Cap & RadiatorCap], each 3Yrs\33kMiles.<br>
+[https://youtu.be/wwOmoYgIYSE?t=20 Coolant needs to be flushed+renewed] & the [https://2001fordexplorersporttrac.fandom.com/Engine_Coolant_ThermoStat ThermoStat] [https://2001fordexplorersporttrac.fandom.com/Engine_Coolant_Radiator+Cap & RadiatorCap] replaced, every 3Yrs\33kMiles.<br>
 Inspect other Coolant systems parts: Hoses, HeaterValve, Fan+Clutch, Pump, Belt..., & replace as needed.<br>
-The OwnersGuide base\minimum Coolant [https://web.archive.org/web/20210511165406if_/https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/2001fordexplorersporttrac/images/2/25/2001.Ford.ExST_0000.Ownr_2000.06dd_Print3of6.PDF#page=180 Spec#ese-m97b44-a] for this engine is LiteGreen Ford#vc-5dil.<br>
+Per the OwnersGuide, the basic Coolant [https://web.archive.org/web/20210511165406if_/https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/2001fordexplorersporttrac/images/2/25/2001.Ford.ExST_0000.Ownr_2000.06dd_Print3of6.PDF#page=180 Spec#ese-m97b44-a] for this engine is LiteGreen Ford#vc-5dil.<br>
-The OwnersGuide also lists\suggests an upgrade [https://web.archive.org/web/20210511165406if_/https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/2001fordexplorersporttrac/images/2/25/2001.Ford.ExST_0000.Ownr_2000.06dd_Print3of6.PDF#page=180 Spec#wss-m97b51-a1]; this is Gold\Yellow Ford#vc-7dil;<br>
+The OwnersGuide also suggests an upgrade to [https://web.archive.org/web/20210511165406if_/https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/2001fordexplorersporttrac/images/2/25/2001.Ford.ExST_0000.Ownr_2000.06dd_Print3of6.PDF#page=180 Spec#wss-m97b51-a1] which is Gold\Yellow Ford#vc-7dil;<br>
 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 formulations, do not contain any 2EthylHexAcid\2EHA & may be mixed;<br>other Coolants containing 2EHA may damage seals in V6~4.0L~SOHC engines & 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 reported to damage seals in the V6~4.0L~SOHC & 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 equal LiteGreen\Gold\Yellow Coolants; do NOT use\mix Blue\DarkGreen\Orange\Pink\Red.]<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\equal LiteGreen\Gold\Yellow Coolants; do NOT use Blue\DarkGreen\Orange\Pink\Red.]<br>
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