2006 Ford Explorer "coolant change" Questions

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coolant change to a yellow color to make it more eco friendly. What's the real story? Has the color changed for is there another coolant that will now work? Thanks Tyrone explorers do not take dexcool

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change it for a new one. Whilst the coolant is drained take out the thermostat and drop it into a pan of simmering water. The 'stat should pop open. Take the pan off the heat and after about 5 minutes

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...systems due to lack of coolant flushes. the heatercores get blocked and the coolant eats through gaskets, i change mine and tell customers to change it every other fall, and have it tested every

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coolant I' had my explorer serviced and they never changed the coolant supposed to be done after 4 years,I' wonder if it is easy to do by yourself and how Its not too difficult. The is a canister that

...change the thermostat. If you are losing coolant look for obvious leaks. If none are seen, look at your oil to see if it is foamy or contains coolant. if it does, then you probably need new head ...

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...change this also while you are doing this and coolant level is already lowered. its a 2 bolt cover. get a new one with a new thermostate and gasket sealer. drain a little coolant remove the housing ...

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...faulty coolant sensor, or a low coolant level). my 2007 book says it's the code for engine coolant not hot enough for engine to go into closed loop. Sounds like you need a thermostat

...change and the concentration of the coolant will be more, Is that right? If it is right then I must add water but: 1-How can I know the new water/coolant ratio? 2-will the concentration of anti ...

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...change interval on Extended Life Coolant will be reduced from 6 years/150,000 miles to 3 years/30,000 miles. Partially drain the cooling system. Remove the upper radiator hose. Remove the bolts. ...

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...or the water pump impellers are rotted off. try changing thermostat first Have you checked your coolant level? When it is low your thermostat does not work and you will not get warm fluid for the ...

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