Filling and Bleeding without RADKITPLUS: Notes
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CAUTION:
Engine coolant provides freeze protection, boil protection, cooling efficiency and corrosion protection to the engine and cooling components. In order to obtain these protections, the engine coolant must be maintained at the correct concentration and fluid level. When adding engine coolant, use a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water. Incorrect coolant or coolant mixtures may damage cooling system components
To maintain the integrity of the coolant and the cooling system:
- Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant. Use the same type coolant that was drained from the system. Do not mix coolant types.
- Do not add Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant. Mixing coolants may degrade the coolant's corrosion protection.
- Do not add alcohol, methanol, brine or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze. These can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing.
- Do not mix recycled coolant. Use of such coolants may harm the engine and cooling system components.
NOTE:
The addition of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, darkens Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to golden tan.