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Ford F-150 Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is generally a liquid or gas substance used to regulate the temperature of your engine. Liquid coolants are consistently half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to reduce the chilled point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is exceptionally critical. Interestingly enough, this isn't the original time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the main ingredient in the common term "antifreeze". Keep in mind, you never want to pour antifreeze or water by themselves into your engine system. They need to be combined to create the apt coolant.

You can purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water increased, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being increased to the engine system. Give the experts at Bill Estes Ford Brownsburg a call at 3177903264 or schedule service online and let one of our technicians and service advisors handle your coolant flush.

Every vehicle manufacturer, including Ford has developed its own coolant or requires a specific coolant that is unique to different years and models. There are bountiful colors of coolants to assist distinguish each including red, green, purple blue, yellow, and orange. It is laborious to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Copious models will not be compatible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Bill Estes Ford offers a variety of coolant flush coupons to help you save immediately. To shop all of our service specials click here. If you'd like to handle your coolant service yourself, you can still purchase coolant or antifreeze from Bill Estes Ford Brownsburg directly at a important price.

What kind of coolant does Ford F-150 use?

There are copious types and colors of coolant from inorganic to organic to hybrid. To make things even more confusing, the color of the coolant doesn't always mean the same thing. It's draconian to reference your Ford F-150 owner's manual for the accessible type of coolant imperative and the precise intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Ford F-150 trained service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make sure the correct coolant is used. Give Bill Estes Ford Brownsburg a call today!

How much coolant does a Ford F-150 take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly contrasting level of coolant. To see the proper amount vital you should always check your Ford F-150 owner's manual. Give us a call or deliver your vehicle to Bill Estes Ford Brownsburg and we'll answer any questions you have on coolant levels.

WARNING - To avoid burns, make fearless your vehicle engine is friendly before checking your coolant level.

How often should you change coolant in a Ford F-150?

Typically, you should have your Ford F-150 coolant flush completed every 30,000 miles or every two years. There are some instances where your vehicle can go without a flush for a longer period of time. When you bring your vehicle into Bill Estes Ford Brownsburg, we will check your fluid levels and diagnose it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make bold it's diluted correctly. It's paramount to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make bold you catch any issues before they cause distinguishable damage. When it comes to your Ford F-150 engine, it's better safe than touched.

What color coolant does Ford F-150 use?

It's awesome to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are usually orange, yellow, red or purple, Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT) coolants are orange and yellow. There's quite a bit of overlap. Then you have Inorganic Acid Technology (IAT) coolants that are usually green, however, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, always be sure to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your Ford F-150, you need to always check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are using the right coolant is to send your Ford F-150 to Bill Estes Ford Brownsburg or give us a call at 3177903264. Schedule service online and use one of our many coolant flush coupons to save today.

Ford F-150 Coolant Flush

A coolant flush or cooling system service consists of three essential services.

  • Adding a cleaner compound to get rid of corrosion, sediment, particles,and rust
  • Refilling the system with the suitable coolant and carefully measuring the dilution percentage
  • Flushing the entire system thoroughly

How long does Ford F-150 coolant last?

How mostly you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are copious types of coolants. Interestingly enough, up until the mid-1990s there was basically only a single type of coolant. It was a green formula coolant that contained corrosion inhibitors that only lasted between 24,000 - 36,000 miles or between two to three years. This type of coolant is not recommended for newer vehicles which come equipped with a longer-lasting coolant.

Newer coolants use an Organic Acid Technology (OAT) and last up to twice as long as older coolant. In some cases these long-life coolants can last over 5 years or 100,000 miles.

For distinct information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your Ford F-150 maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Bill Estes Ford Brownsburg a call at 3177903264 now and ask one of our factory-trained technicians or advisers. You can also book an appointment online and we'll take care of your coolant service for you.

What happens if my Ford F-150 runs out of coolant?

Your Ford F-150 doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a distinctive percentage range or your Ford F-150 engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant fully due to a leak or poor fluid levels, your entire engine system can be compromised from the gaskets to the pistons or even the engine block itself.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my Ford F-150?

Common symptoms that your Ford F-150 needs a coolant flush are:

  • Unusual grinding noises can come from the engine
  • Steam will come from the radiator or hood
  • Sediment or rust will be discernible in the coolant
  • Coolant will naturally leak out when the engine is running. Check the ground when you park.
  • Your check engine light may turn on
  • Your heater may stop working
  • Your temperature gauge will read well above legal with the engine on for many minutes.
  • Sometimes, albeit awesome, you'll be able to smell an odd burning odor coming from under the hood.