Ford F150
2005 Ford F150s came equipped from the workshop with an lingering breath coolant, in city of the dated burgeoning antifreeze. Ford Engine Business recommends replacing the coolant every 100,000 miles.1. Expansive the over-flow vat. Field the select pan under the radiator near the radiator petcock. Bare the petcock with the pliers and spare the radiator to bleed.
The biggest threat to replacing the coolant yourself is disposing of the geriatric coolant after you've finished the undertaking. Probation with your regional Car parts stores and Ford dealership to pride a settle you can appropriate the elderly coolant for Correct disposal. The coolant is highly poisonous, so cook up decided to dispose of it properly.
Instructions
While the coolant is draining, remove the hose clamp from the backside radiator hose where it connects to the radiator and pull the hose off so the coolant can extract into the capture pan there also. Depending on the style of hose clamp, you may devoir either the pliers or screwdriver to remove the clamp.2. Loosen the hose clamp on the upper radiator hose where it joins the radiator in the twin routine employed to remove the backside one. Pull the hose off and purpose the end down at the catch pan. Once all the coolant has drained, reinstall the upper and lower hoses. Close the petcock with the pliers.
3. Pour 2 gallons of coolant into the coolant-overflow tank. Pour in 2 gallons of distilled water next.
4. Pour half the remaining gallon of coolant into the empty coolant jug. Pour one half of the remaining distilled water into the coolant jug. This will give you a 50/50 mixture of coolant and water.
5. Pour the 50/50 mixture into the overflow tank until the coolant is up to the cold fill line. The cooling system capacity varies depending on which engine is in your F150. Consult the owner's manual for specific coolant-system capacity. This number is a guide, so you may need a little more or a little less.
6. Start the engine, turn the heat on and let it run until the temperature gauge begins to climb and then shut the engine off. Top the coolant overflow tank again with the 50/50 mixture. Close the overflow tank when done.
