What is the correct coolant?

[Breadfan]

All,

I've done my searching here and come up with a number of answers to this question, but I wanted to put in one thread what the coolant choices for our cars is. I know one can hit the Ford dealer for coolant, but I also hear it's up to $20/gallon. (Depends on the dealer I know...)

Anyway, I'd be happy using the same coolant buoght from an auto parts store. I just wanted to know what coolant we have and what specific coolant brands and types at the autoparts stores works with what we already have. (i.e. it's fully mixable)

I need to pick some up for this weekend and would just assume pick some up at the parts store.

[RoyLPita]

It depends on what your MM has. Earlier MMs had the traditional green coolant. Later MMs have the gold. List prices through your Ford-Lincoln/Mercury dealer:

green: 11.20
gold: 11.89

[Breadfan]

It depends on what your MM has. Earlier MMs had the traditional green coolant. Later MMs have the gold. List prices through your Ford-Lincoln/Mercury dealer:

green: 11.20
gold: 11.89

I'll stop by the dealer this week with the VIN and have them check it. If those are the dealer prices I'll buy there. I heard someone say their dealer tried to charge $22 a gallon...that was a bit steep!

Thanks!

[SergntMac]

Just don't mix them, not compatable. If you want to switch, a full flush out is advised.

[RF Overlord]

^^^what Mac said^^^

Either one is acceptable, as long as you follow Mac's caveat; just DON'T use Dex-Cool... :nono: :down:

[Breadfan]

OK I'm going to try and get what is listed for my VIN.

I'll also do a visual check. I'll be honest, I don't have the greatest eyes in this world, and telling Green and Gold may be a tad challenging...is the difference very obvious?

[Shora]

I don't have the greatest eyes in this world, and telling Green and Gold may be a tad challenging...is the difference very obvious?

Yes, it is very easy to tell the difference. Good luck on the install and congrats on the s/c.