Ford Coolant
Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is frequently a liquid or gas substance used to regulate the temperature of your engine. Liquid coolants are usually half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to lower the freezing point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is extremely essential. Interestingly enough, this isn't the earliest time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the primary ingredient in the historic term "antifreeze". Keep in mind, you never want to pour antifreeze or water by themselves into your engine system. They need to be combined to create the suitable coolant.
You can search ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water added, or you can search full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being added to the engine system. Give the experts at David McDavid Ford a call at 8174207990 or schedule service online and let one of our technicians and service advisors handle your coolant flush.
Every vehicle manufacturer, including Ford has developed its own coolant or requires a decisive coolant that is unique to explicit years and models. There are bountiful colors of coolants to help distinguish each including yellow, red, green, purple blue, and orange. It is hard to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your car. Several models will not be exact even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.
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Ford Coolant Flush
A coolant flush or cooling system service consists of three basic services.
- Adding a cleaner compound to get rid of corrosion, sediment, particles,and rust
- Flushing the entire system thoroughly
- Refilling the system with the appropriate coolant and carefully measuring the dilution percentage
How long does Ford coolant last?
How generally you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are copious types of coolants. Interestingly enough, up until the mid-1990s there was basically only a single type of coolant. It was a green formula coolant that contained corrosion inhibitors that only lasted between 24,000 - 36,000 miles or between two to three years. This type of coolant is not recommended for newer vehicles which come equipped with a longer-lasting coolant.
Newer coolants use an Organic Acid Technology (OAT) and last up to twice as long as older coolant. In some cases these long-life coolants can last over 5 years or 100,000 miles.
For decisive information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your Ford maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give David McDavid Ford a call at 8174207990 today and ask one of our factory-trained technicians or advisers. You can also book an appointment online and we'll take care of your coolant service for you.
How much coolant does a Ford take or need?
Every make and model requires a slightly distinct level of coolant. To see the coherent amount critical you should always check your Ford owner's manual. Give us a call or transport your vehicle to David McDavid Ford and we'll answer any questions you have on coolant levels.
WARNING - To avoid burns, make sure your vehicle engine is pleasant before checking your coolant level.
How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my Ford?
Common symptoms that your Ford needs a coolant flush are:
- Sediment or rust will be engaging in the coolant
- Sometimes, albeit unlikely, you'll be able to smell an odd burning odor coming from under the hood.
- Your heater may prevent working
- Steam will come from the radiator or hood
- Your temperature gauge will read correctly above common with the engine on for a few minutes.
- Coolant will naturally leak out when the engine is running. Check the ground when you park.
- Your check engine light may turn on
- Unusual grinding noises can come from the engine
What color coolant does Ford use?
It's sizable to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are ordinarily orange, yellow, red or purple, Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT) coolants are orange and yellow. There's quite a bit of overlap. Then you have Inorganic Acid Technology (IAT) coolants that are ordinarily green, however, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, always be hopeful to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you are using. When watching for the right coolant for your Ford, you need to always check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are using the right coolant is to send your Ford to David McDavid Ford or give us a call at 8174207990. Schedule service online and use one of our many coolant flush coupons to save today.
What kind of coolant does Ford use?
There are many types and colors of coolant from inorganic to organic to hybrid. To make things even more confusing, the color of the coolant doesn't always mean the same thing. It's miraculous to reference your Ford owner's manual for the disparate type of coolant crucial and the particular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Ford trained service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make sure the capable coolant is used. Give David McDavid Ford a call today!
What happens if my Ford runs out of coolant?
Your Ford doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a distinct percentage range or your Ford engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant entirely due to a leak or poor fluid levels, your entire engine system can be compromised from the gaskets to the pistons or even the engine block itself.
How often should you change coolant in a Ford?
Typically, you should have your Ford coolant flush completed every 30,000 miles or every two years. There are some instances where your vehicle can go without a flush for a longer period of time. When you bring your vehicle into David McDavid Ford, we will check your fluid levels and inspect it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make sure it's diluted properly. It's intriguing to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make sure you catch any issues before they cause risky damage. When it comes to your Ford engine, it's better protected than sorry.