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    I figured I would post this on here as I value most of yalls opinions more than other forums I am on. My 2011 F-250 has the Motor Craft Orange Coolant in it. Apparently they no longer make it any more, so what should I use to top it off?

    I was told by the guy I called at my local dealership's parts counter to just mix in the yellow but I know better than that lol
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    https://www.fcsdchemicalsandlubrican...patability.pdf

    I think this should help ya.

    Yellow is backwards compatible.


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    The orange stuff Ford used....was it the same as the Dexacool GM used?

    If so, GM still sells it but I know most people hated the stuff.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Holdmybeer View Post
    The orange stuff Ford used....was it the same as the Dexacool GM used?

    If so, GM still sells it but I know most people hated the stuff.
    Dexcool and Ford orange is not the same and are not compatible.

    That said, I have used Dex for 25 years and never had an issue with it.

    Gelling happens when you mix the wrong coolants with Dex.


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    Quote Originally Posted by larry_arizona View Post
    https://www.fcsdchemicalsandlubrican...patability.pdf

    I think this should help ya.

    Yellow is backwards compatible.


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    Well I stand corrected!! I appreciate it Larry. I knew I could count you guys to steer me in the right direction.
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    Quote Originally Posted by larry_arizona View Post
    Dexcool and Ford orange is not the same and are not compatible.

    That said, I have used Dex for 25 years and never had an issue with it.

    Gelling happens when you mix the wrong coolants with Dex.


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    I did not think they were the same, but good to know for sure.

    I have Dex in both of the trucks and no issues either. Gasket issues was a huge problem at first but that was fixed years ago.
    This post actually reminded me it is time to dump and refill my truck before winter hits.

    Thanks guys!
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    Hmmm interesting. I've been using Prestone dex-cool in our 2011 for about a year now mixing it as I couldnt find motorcraft orange and everything I read said it was ok to do so, even their label does Maybe up to 3/4 gal or so on it so not much. That truck has the radiator that drips about 1 cup every 6-8 months and has done that now for 8 years, so no plans on fixing it yet. Our 2019 has the newer yellow. Good to know I can just buy it now and only keep one on my shelf vs two different kinds. Now wondering if it would be a good idea to flush the 2011 out and start fresh with yellow.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RUGER761 View Post
    Hmmm interesting. I've been using Prestone dex-cool in our 2011 for about a year now mixing it as I couldnt find motorcraft orange and everything I read said it was ok to do so, even their label does Maybe up to 3/4 gal or so on it so not much. That truck has the radiator that drips about 1 cup every 6-8 months and has done that now for 8 years, so no plans on fixing it yet. Our 2019 has the newer yellow. Good to know I can just buy it now and only keep one on my shelf vs two different kinds. Now wondering if it would be a good idea to flush the 2011 out and start fresh with yellow.
    I would flush and use the yellow


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    Sure would be easier if they would quit changing stuff around. Time to get some yellow on order!
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    Quote Originally Posted by RUGER761 View Post
    Sure would be easier if they would quit changing stuff around. Time to get some yellow on order!
    Agreed! I will just top off with the yellow and then do a flush in a few months.
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