2012 F150 5.0 Coolant Flush

2012 F150 5.0 Coolant Flush. If you have your coolant changed by a dealership then they will always use this coolant in your vehicle, but if it was. The dealer wants $240 for this and i read somewhere that they have a fancy machine.

Engine Diagram F150 5 4 Thermostate Housing
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Drain the radiator and overflow tank. In case you are wondering, this is the pipe that leads from the air filter to the throttle body. I’ve seen some people pull the hose off and let the coolant go everywhere.

Open The Radiator Cap To Vent The System, Then Position The Drain Pan Under The Drain Plug.


It sounds like i'm due for a coolant flush based on time but not on mileage. Drain the radiator and overflow tank. Top off with only distilled water or a coolant flush but no coolant.

Only 44000 Km On Engine Notice A Very Slow Coolant Leak (Not Visible) And Have Had Pressure Check Both Cold And Hot.


Truck has leaked coolant since about 60k. I also read that it's hard to get all the coolant out with just the drain plug. View the coolant type, capacity and the recommended change period.

Can It Be Burning Through A Head Gaske.


Correction on the hose, it was the upper, not lower hose. The next morning after sitting overnight, we stares it and had a loud clacking noise until the idle went to normal. Took 1 gallon of cool.

If You Have Your Coolant Changed By A Dealership Then They Will Always Use This Coolant In Your Vehicle, But If It Was.


In case you are wondering, this is the pipe that leads from the air filter to the throttle body. I made this video because at the time in 2018 i could not find a video talking about the o ring in th. Luckily ford has provided an updated o ring.

Disconnect Rad Hoses And Drain Them.


I then dumped it and proceeded to flush it out with distilled water (about 6 gallons worth). I just did my 2010 yesterday at 150k (it takes mc gold). If you want to, you can repeat it a couple of times to really get the old coolant out.

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