Coolant leak in 07 Mustang

[aquariuscsm]

While changing the oil in my gf`s 07 Mustang (4.0 V6) I noticed it had a tiny coolant leak (looked like it`d leaked,dried,and stopped leaking) coming from the thermostat housing. The reservoir was also low. I have a jug of conventional green antifreeze/coolant from when I did a drain/refill on my 300ZX. Can I top off her Mustang with the green stuff,or does it have a Ford specific coolant I need to buy?

 

[michaelluscher]

No. You need a G-05 Gold coloured coolant.
Ford has it, Most auto parts stores has it.
Not Dex-cool.

 

[bdcardinal]

The most common point of leakage on that is the t-stat housing. We replace the upper and lower housings, t-stat, sensors, and the bypass hose to the water pump. Its a plastic housing and it will all warp and crack once you start taking it apart.

 

[aquariuscsm]

Originally Posted By: bdcardinal
The most common point of leakage on that is the t-stat housing. We replace the upper and lower housings, t-stat, sensors, and the bypass hose to the water pump. Its a plastic housing and it will all warp and crack once you start taking it apart.


Yep,that`s exactly where it`s leaking.