What type of Coolant?
04-18-2008, 01:26 PM
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RE: What type of Coolant?
Correction! My math is way off. if you want a 50/50 mix then naturally you'll need 6.8 qtrs of antifreeze assuming the haynes manual is correct with it's 13.6 qtrs to fill. So 4 quarts of antifreeze will give you a 70/30 mix of water/antifreeze. Just mutiply 13.6 by the % of water or antifreeze you want in your mix and then subtract from 13.6 to get the other number.
I way over thunk that one.
I way over thunk that one.
04-18-2008, 02:36 PM
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RE: What type of Coolant?
[align=center]13.6 quart = 3.4 gallon [/align][align=center]4quart =1 gallon[/align][align=center][/align]
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(Mustang Owners Guide 2007)
[align=left][/align][align=left]Severe climates[/align][align=left]If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –34° F [–36° C ]):[/align][align=left]• It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration[/align][align=left]above 50%.[/align][align=left]• NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%.[/align][align=left]• Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60% will[/align][align=left]decrease the overheat protection characteristics of the engine[/align][align=left]coolant and may cause engine damage.[/align][align=left]• Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the[/align][align=left]coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate[/align][align=left]freeze protection at the temperatures in which you drive in the[/align][align=left]winter months.[/align][align=left]If you drive in extremely hot climates:[/align][align=left]• It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentration[/align][align=left]above 40%.[/align][align=left]• NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%.[/align][align=left]• Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will[/align][align=left]decrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the engine[/align][align=left]coolant and may cause engine damage.[/align][align=left]• Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will[/align][align=left]decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine[/align][align=left]coolant and may cause engine damage.[/align][align=left]• Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the[/align][align=left]coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate[/align][align=left]protection at the temperatures in which you drive.[/align][align=left]Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50[/align][align=left]mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system[/align][align=left]and engine protection.[/align]
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(Mustang Owners Guide 2007)
[align=left][/align][align=left]Severe climates[/align][align=left]If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –34° F [–36° C ]):[/align][align=left]• It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration[/align][align=left]above 50%.[/align][align=left]• NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%.[/align][align=left]• Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60% will[/align][align=left]decrease the overheat protection characteristics of the engine[/align][align=left]coolant and may cause engine damage.[/align][align=left]• Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the[/align][align=left]coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate[/align][align=left]freeze protection at the temperatures in which you drive in the[/align][align=left]winter months.[/align][align=left]If you drive in extremely hot climates:[/align][align=left]• It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentration[/align][align=left]above 40%.[/align][align=left]• NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%.[/align][align=left]• Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will[/align][align=left]decrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the engine[/align][align=left]coolant and may cause engine damage.[/align][align=left]• Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will[/align][align=left]decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine[/align][align=left]coolant and may cause engine damage.[/align][align=left]• Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the[/align][align=left]coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate[/align][align=left]protection at the temperatures in which you drive.[/align][align=left]Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50[/align][align=left]mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system[/align][align=left]and engine protection.[/align]
04-18-2008, 02:39 PM
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RE: What type of Coolant?
cartel, the Motorcraft Gold coolant is good for four years (long life)...I did pick up a gallon of it at Cavalier Ford in Chesapeake for topping off the overflow tank (hasn't needed it yet). Though I do my own oil/filter, air filter, and cabin air filter changes...when it comes to my coolant change (in about two and half years), I'll let the folks at Beach Ford do it for me...less mess and not that expensive.
04-18-2008, 02:43 PM
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RE: What type of Coolant?
ORIGINAL: moosestang
Correction! My math is way off. if you want a 50/50 mix then naturally you'll need 6.8 qtrs of antifreeze assuming the haynes manual is correct with it's 13.6 qtrs to fill. So 4 quarts of antifreeze will give you a 70/30 mix of water/antifreeze. Just mutiply 13.6 by the % of water or antifreeze you want in your mix and then subtract from 13.6 to get the other number.
I way over thunk that one.
Correction! My math is way off. if you want a 50/50 mix then naturally you'll need 6.8 qtrs of antifreeze assuming the haynes manual is correct with it's 13.6 qtrs to fill. So 4 quarts of antifreeze will give you a 70/30 mix of water/antifreeze. Just mutiply 13.6 by the % of water or antifreeze you want in your mix and then subtract from 13.6 to get the other number.
I way over thunk that one.
I never knew you was a mathematician Moosestang. Might need to change the name too....Moose-Mathician-Stang....LOL
Yeah 1 entire gallon plus 2.8 quarts of coolant and the same with water for a 50/50 mix
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