...To Dexcool?? I just bought a new 2011 Ford Mustang GT, and the engine is filled with Ford Specialty Orange Coolant, which is basically Dexcool.
(After Posting this, I just read the Motor Magazine Article which seemed to explain the why...for global standardization, but is Dexcool really better?)
I searched the owners manuals for the 2011 Fords at www.fleet.ford.com and it seems that almost all of the newer engines in the '11s are using Dex-clone including the Fiesta, 3.0 Escape, 3.7 & 5.0 Mustang, F-250-550 (gasoline) and the 3.5 Ecoboost (which also specs 5w-30) in the Flex and Taurus SHO.
Now the question is, since I plan on keeping my 'stang a long time are the Dexcool problems a thing of the past on the new-family of engines that were designed around Dexcool, or would a change to something like a Asian-style coolant like the Ford Green be a better choice for gasket longevity??
(After Posting this, I just read the Motor Magazine Article which seemed to explain the why...for global standardization, but is Dexcool really better?)
I searched the owners manuals for the 2011 Fords at www.fleet.ford.com and it seems that almost all of the newer engines in the '11s are using Dex-clone including the Fiesta, 3.0 Escape, 3.7 & 5.0 Mustang, F-250-550 (gasoline) and the 3.5 Ecoboost (which also specs 5w-30) in the Flex and Taurus SHO.
Now the question is, since I plan on keeping my 'stang a long time are the Dexcool problems a thing of the past on the new-family of engines that were designed around Dexcool, or would a change to something like a Asian-style coolant like the Ford Green be a better choice for gasket longevity??
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