2007 F150,4.2V6,10K miles
Is 15k miles too soon to flush my coolant system? :???:
Is 15k miles too soon to flush my coolant system? :???:
Too soon to flush coolant?
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JHZR2
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that is kind of ridiculous to me... ATF, diff, engine oil, transfer case, PS fluid, etc. all make sense to me, but coolant does not have real quantities of wear particles, etc in it, and it is pretty highly additized these days with superior longevity.
3 years 36k miles is the earliest Id do coolant unless you were switching chemistries. Otherwise, leave the system closed and alone...
Keep the radiator fins clean - that is a better project!
JMH
3 years 36k miles is the earliest Id do coolant unless you were switching chemistries. Otherwise, leave the system closed and alone...
Keep the radiator fins clean - that is a better project!
JMH
I do a "drain & fill" every 15,000 miles, and a full flush every 30,000.
Alittle overkill but....oh wait you drive a ford, i would do it every oil change, jk.
My 04' Mazda6s with 22k miles has a Ford Duratec, and i do a drain-refill every 2 yrs to keep it fresh.
Personally, it's never too soon to flush the coolant.
What does the owners manual say?
Originally Posted By: Donald
What does the owners manual say?
Every 30k miles.
What does the owners manual say?
Every 30k miles.
Originally Posted By: BlueOvalFitter
Originally Posted By: Donald
What does the owners manual say?
Every 30k miles.
The dealer may recommend every 30k, but Ford's G-05 fluid is rated for 5-yr/100k miles for the initial service according to the factory maintenance schedule.
Originally Posted By: Donald
What does the owners manual say?
Every 30k miles.
The dealer may recommend every 30k, but Ford's G-05 fluid is rated for 5-yr/100k miles for the initial service according to the factory maintenance schedule.
Originally Posted By: PW01
I do a "drain & fill" every 15,000 miles, and a full flush every 30,000.
How long does it take you to get 15K?
Draining/refilling the radiator every year or every 2 years is a good way to NOT have coolant issues down the road.
I do a "drain & fill" every 15,000 miles, and a full flush every 30,000.
How long does it take you to get 15K?
Draining/refilling the radiator every year or every 2 years is a good way to NOT have coolant issues down the road.
I do it every other year as well. I have yet to have a cooling problem in any car I own.
You can if you want but even at the dealership we are not doing them on 30K anymore. We start thinking about it at 60K but not even a pressure sale their just a mere suggestion as it is available. We are starting to go closer to 100K. Not been an issue at all.
The Ford stuff is pretty dang good. Would personally recommend 60+80K for first change.
The Ford stuff is pretty dang good. Would personally recommend 60+80K for first change.
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