Coolant Change 2006 2.0 Ford Focus

[MysticGold04]

Is this a straight forward drain/fill? I bought 2 gallons of Peak Global Lifetime 50/50 (9.99each at 7-11) to go in... There is a little bit of buildup inside the coolant tank, so I plan on removing that and attempting to clean it.

I assume most of the sediment, if any would come out through the lower radiator hose if I removed it? If there is, It would probably behoove me to do a flush..

 

[someguy]

My 02 Focus was a simple drain and fill and most Fords are. You can always grab a few gallons of distilled water and flush it that way. I really doubt you got much gunk in the system of a 5 year old car.

 

[Dan55]

To do a proper change you need PGL concentrate Here's a guide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i36pDzhFkBQ

 

[artificialist]

I think getting Motorcraft Gold or Zerex G05 would be more ideal for your car, as they contain some silicates which matches OEM, unlike the PGL, which has zero silicates.

 

[Dan55]

PGL is fine and makes sense if you have multiple vehicles and want to stock only one coolant. G-05 would be alot easier since a drain and fill is all that is required.