What is orange coolant made of?
The orange coolants are organic acid technologies (OAT). These were created for newer vehicles that had more nylon and aluminum parts in them. OAT coolants use organic acids in order to prevent corrosion. Some people believe that they can mix the two.
What type of coolant is Motorcraft orange?
ORANGE CONCENTRATED ANTIFREEZE/COOLANT.
What replaces Motorcraft orange coolant?
Flushing: "Flushing the cooling system is not required prior to entirely replacing (draining and refilling) Motorcraft® Orange Antifreeze/Coolant with Motorcraft® Yellow Antifreeze/Coolant if the cooling system is not contaminated."
Is Dexcool the same as Motorcraft orange?
Dexcool coolants differ from Motorcraft Orange in a few ways. Motorcraft Orange has an ethylene glycol level of 40-50%, while Dexcool has a concentration of 30-60%. Diethylene glycol levels in Motorcraft Orange range from 1-5%. There is a range of 0-5% in Dexcool.
Does Motorcraft still make orange coolant?
Motorcraft® Premium, Gold and Orange Antifreeze/Coolants are now available pre- mixed 50/50 with deionized water. The 50/50 mixture helps ensure vehicles get optimal corrosion, freeze and overheat protection and minimizes possible mix errors by technicians.
Is Motorcraft gold and orange coolant the same?
Motorcraft Orange coolant is OAT (organic acid technology) based for extended drain intervals, and it doesn't mix well with basic green/ gold coolant in terms of the protection, nor the relationship to the metals inside the cooling system.
Can I mix Motorcraft orange and yellow coolant?
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What coolant does Ford recommend?
It's called Motorcraft Yellow Antifreeze/Coolant. This next-generation antifreeze/coolant, which is designed for select 2018–2019 Ford vehicles, has the following advantages: Immediate corrosion protection.
What is Ford orange antifreeze?
Recommended by Ford Motor Company meeting warranty requirements. Orange-colored, longer-life, ethylene glycol-based antifreeze/coolant for use in gasoline and diesel engines, and electric motors. Provides year-round antifreeze, anti-boil and corrosion protection. Ready-to-use.
Can you mix Dex-cool with Motorcraft orange?
Do not mix with DEXCOOl. "Do not mix different colors or types of coolant..."
Is it OK to use Dexcool in a Ford?
No, the two coolants are different. The new Ford coolant is OAT and is not compatible with DEXCOOL.
Can Prestone DexCool be used in Fords?
Prestone DEX-COOL Antifreeze & Coolant - Ready To Use (50/50 Prediluted) is specially designed to work with All GM vehicles 1995 & newer (GM approved), most Ford vehicles 2011 - 2018 and most Chrysler vehicles 2013 & newer.