In June 2020 I purchased a 2013 Ford F350 6.7 diesel and I am the 2nd owner. Not sure of the maintenance schedule that was followed I made a decision to replace the coolant. I have never had a truck like this before and I have been following videos posted by Tom and I have learned so much. However when adding the new coolant I did not know that I had to add directly to the degas bottle. I was really stumped and then remembered at the beginning of all Tom's videos he gives his phone and email. The day before Thanksgiving I called him and to my surprise he answered on the second ring, he easily figured out where I went wrong and also gave me much additional information specific to my model and year to help me further make sure that it is up to it's maintenance schedule. To someone like me with very little mechanical background it was very comforting to have a resource like Tom. What a great guy.
@dangreen89057 жыл бұрын
I never thought it would be such a nightmare just picking out the right coolant, I had a T-stat changed out and when my mechanic gave my Jeep back to me with Dex-cool I almost popped a membrane until I did some research and realized that it was the proper stuff for it! Unbelievable how over-complicated it is.
@John-ce1lk3 жыл бұрын
Engine serial#'s are the only real accurate way to know when those changes were made for correct type coolant to use on 7.3's. Big thumbs up! Thank you!!
@altonriggs23527 жыл бұрын
love to watch a guy that knows his stuff. thanks Bill.
@jhmorgan727534 жыл бұрын
Dr Phil says Lubrication Specialists are happily married !!!!
@paulmccown7537 жыл бұрын
The question still remains. Gold vs ELC. Bill, do you still use Ford Gold? Or have you switched to another brand?
@georgetsetsakos608810 ай бұрын
lubrication what now? lmao! Bill, you the man! Love all your stuff.
@martens47097 жыл бұрын
finaly someone answered all my coolant questions. good video and info
@sebastiancortes21187 жыл бұрын
Ive been trying to figure out what im actually supposed to use, this was exactly what I was looking for, Thanks
@nicolemagnus20186 жыл бұрын
We live in the middle of AZ: both 27 degree lows & 100 degree highs through the year. We bought a F250 6.0 L truck used (10 months ago), and have been using ethylene glycol coolant in the truck. Today, we FLUSHED the system and switch over to Motorcraft Gold. Thanks!
@velocityturbosuzuki7 жыл бұрын
Holy piss Bill great video but man my head is hurting now. I just did a complete overhaul on my cooling system, all new stuff hoses, water pump, thermostat even a brand new radiator. I flushed the system with distilled water and am running a elc coolant I bought from tractor supply. So far everything is good and my coolant is red in color.
@eldoradoboy7 жыл бұрын
great Video!! i am, in the middle of this very thing right now... im working on a T-444E manufactured in August of 99 .. I was just about to install FinalCharge Global into my engine which is a Non 2EH OAT coolant... i think im going to go look at a p[olyorganic instead.. my Bus is completely apart and getting flushed ... perfect time to switch over! thanks for the VID
@airhorn21116 жыл бұрын
Never ran anything but straight tap water in the radiator and straight 30 weight Walmart-brand conventional in my 95 Escort. I could drive for about 40 minutes before the check engine light would come on. Used to drive it to the casino in the morning, gamble up to $500, cash in, then buy scotch and high risk investments. Never wore underwear. I would wake up and not even care what day of the week or date it was. Those were the best years of my life, but I just can't be that guy anymore.
@JPSmithBuilds6 жыл бұрын
air horn hell yeah brother
@ashurbanforestry5 жыл бұрын
Best response I've read in a long time.
@powerstrokehelp5 жыл бұрын
I hate it for you man. I lived the life in the early 90s but on a Harley and one day I woke up and decided that I wanted to live a different way. Not good nor bad just different. I still dont wear underwear tho. Homie dont waerin no drawers. HA
@BoutThatAction5 жыл бұрын
Wtf?
@ploxplox11093 жыл бұрын
@@powerstrokehelp hey I have a question is the MIN is the new max on the degas bottle on the 2007 fords f250 6.0 I don't want to overfill my coolant
@ozzstars_cars7 жыл бұрын
Great explanation to a complicated topic. All these different coolant types are ridiculous, wouldn't be an easier world to live in if ALL systems could use 1 or 2 coolants, including different model brands of gas engines.
@Best-Synthetic-Oilscom7 жыл бұрын
Believe it nor not, be we are getting there. That's what the poly organic coolants are providing - a very small number of products that can cover nearly every application in the world.
@MrMichaelchovan6 жыл бұрын
Simple question -- when you bullet proof a 1999.5 7.3 that currently has "green" coolant. What is the procedure for optimal results? The trucks spend a lot of time in hot conditions (desert), long tows, etc. This video raised more questions than provided answers.
@flywithjohn2 жыл бұрын
I know it’s three years ago, but why would you bulletproof a 7.3?
@jamesb1988 Жыл бұрын
@@flywithjohn Right?? Talk about putting a hat on a hat.
@thefordtruckcowboy867 жыл бұрын
I use 50/50 water and green anti freeze in my 7.3 PowerStroke and it works prefect.
@Best-Synthetic-Oilscom7 жыл бұрын
On a diesel like the 7.3 PS, you still need to be adding a Supplemental Cooling Additive, such as Ford Motorcraft VC-8. This helps prevent cavitation in the engine. The Rotunda 328-2050 Coolant Test Strip can be used to monitor your coolant and the SCA strength.
@MjrMjr-tt3kn5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video thank you so much!
@brucewayne29847 жыл бұрын
CRAP, I have never changed my coolant on my '94 turbo diesel. I've put 225,000 on it. Maybe I should give her a good ol flush and put new fluid in her!
@thomasbarlow42233 жыл бұрын
Sheesh Bruce.... gotta take care of that ol girl! You gotta take her out to dinner at a nice restaurant once in a while or she'll leave you.
@davidhardin66497 жыл бұрын
No joke about coolant being overcomplicated. I never knew this until my first flush early this year.
@amped797 жыл бұрын
I noticed on the amsoil website there is only the 50/50 premix available. You need straight concentrated coolant to properly change the coolant in a powerstroke 6.0 liter (after flushing completely with distilled water).
@Best-Synthetic-Oilscom7 жыл бұрын
If you remove the engine block drain plugs, you can drain out the remaining water, and this also allows you to flush the dirt and casting sand out of the bottom of the engine. AMSOIL sells two 50/50 pre-mix coolants, and 1 concentrated coolant: - The pre-mix versions are: Passenger Car & Light Truck Coolant (ANTPC); and Heavy Duty Coolant (ANTHD). Either of these fully meet the Ford requirements. - The concentrated coolant is: Low Toxicity Coolant (ANT), and this product can be mixed with water to achieve the desired ratio, or used without water to achieve maximum freeze protection.
@Best-Synthetic-Oilscom7 жыл бұрын
AMSOIL Low-Toxicity Coolant (product code ANT) is a poly organic product and is also a concentrate. This allows you to mix it with any distilled water leftover after the flush and achieve the proper mix.
@Best-Synthetic-Oilscom7 жыл бұрын
It is a PG. But poly organic PG's will mix completely with EG coolants. That's why I like poly organic coolants - they work great and mix completely. Only issue is coolant life will be shortened if you mix it with too much product containing inorganic salts. Call me at (678) 787-3028 if you want to talk more.
@cadillac89272 жыл бұрын
Where do you find that serial number on the 7.3 engine to determine which engine I have
@jamesb1988 Жыл бұрын
There's a sticker on the front of the HPOP as well as above the driver's side exhaust manifold... if you're like me and don't have either, get a flashlight and wire brush, the number is etched into the engine right next to where oil filter plugs in.
@richfarfugnuven63083 жыл бұрын
Why couldn't you use a poly-organic In an old 7.3L?
@ahole19717 жыл бұрын
Hey Bill,Just checking in with a quick question. What will changing over to the new poly organic coolant & service intervals do to my Lifetime Dealer proof warranty? Ya know I'm a sucker when it comes to Amsoil products.
@2alawabidingcitzen9 ай бұрын
Have to do this again now they added yellow coolant. But i did find my 02 7.3 called for gold.
@BenjaminHansen7 жыл бұрын
Could you tell us what other names are used for "Poly Organic" coolants? When someone is advertising a Synthetic coolant, is that the same thing? Is there a specification number that certifires the product as "Poly Organic"?
@Best-Synthetic-Oilscom7 жыл бұрын
Names are complicated. Look for products that don't contain any inorganic inhibitors or salts. Also avoid products that are Hybrids (such as HOAT coolants), since they are a mixture of inorganic and organic. The poly organic products will usually not require any maintenance prior to changing it. Contact me directly for best prices on AMSOIL poly organic coolants, as well as other lubrication and filtration products. www.best-synthetic-oils.com, and fill out the form at the "Lets Talk" blue button.
@patw52pb17 жыл бұрын
I suspect Tom is primarily referring to Amsoil's product. www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/other-products/antifreeze/passenger-car-and-light-truck-antifreeze-and-coolant/ However, there are numerous producers of and brand names for poly-organic acid coolants. www.google.com/search?num=100&newwindow=1&q=poly+organic+acid+coolant&spell=1&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi2mYytmJ7TAhWHZCYKHcq-BdsQBQgiKAA&biw=1280&bih=909
@FlatwoodsDairyLLC7 жыл бұрын
Benjamin Hansen someone can correct me if im wrong but synthetic just means it was synthetically made. now if your car/truck uses a synthetic coolant then thats what you would need. one thing i would like to toss out there is since 6.7 uses an orange hoat make sure you dont buy dex cool on accident. mopar uses red hoat but either (ford or mopar) can use zerex g05 hoat coolant which for some reason is clear.
@Best-Synthetic-Oilscom7 жыл бұрын
I can provide you with the information on the three Poly Organic Coolants sold by AMSOIL: (1) Passenger Car & Light Truck Coolant (product code ANTPC); Heavy Duty Coolant (product code ANTHD); and Low Toxicity Coolant (product code ANT). The ANTPC and ANTHD are both 50/50 pre-mix coolants, and are formulated with ethylene glycol as their base. The ANT is a concentrate and formulated with propylene glycol as its base. ANT can be used without water for maximum freeze protection in artic climates. You can read more and purchase from this link: www.best-synthetic-oils.com/specialty.html, or call me at (678) 787-3028.
@dontblameme63283 жыл бұрын
@@Best-Synthetic-Oilscom Of course you can. This video was nothing more than an AmsOil commercial.
@plumblevelsquarebear81472 жыл бұрын
“Certified Lubrication Specialist” he says. I happen to be a certified master pipeoligist.
@wdanderson19843 жыл бұрын
I guess this may be a dumb question....what brand coolant is the Poly Organic formula? I’ve searched the googles high and low, nothing is specifying anything other than glycol formulas...
@bigmiked527 жыл бұрын
Bill I've been running the caterpillar red coolant for the past 5 years has no glycol in it what are your thoughts on that
@Best-Synthetic-Oilscom7 жыл бұрын
This is Tom. You've conducted your own 5-year test, and have the results. What has your own test shown you? If you haven't had any coolant-related problems, then I'd say it worked well. If you have had problems, then you need to find out if the coolant caused them, or they were unrelated. Contact me directly if you have any other questions: info@best-synthetic-oils.com
@kev43173 жыл бұрын
I want to change over to one of the poly organic coolants. Can you give me the names of some that can be easily found? Would the CAT elc be one or not? Thanks! Kevin
@dukegfsl Жыл бұрын
It's been 6 years, do you still endorse the polyorganic coolants?
@brendasmith59377 жыл бұрын
I have a headache. My 7.3 PS. says to flush every 30k. I have the green stuff 50/50 with water. He is right. its freaking confusing!
@Best-Synthetic-Oilscom7 жыл бұрын
The 15k change interval is for vehicles used in Severe Duty conditions.
@fishtailfuture4 жыл бұрын
so are you saying that after a proper flush on my 1996 7.3 Power-stroke, I can use the amsoil Poly Organic and no additives?
@AnthraXaXis3 жыл бұрын
did it try it out?
@tommyknocker4829 Жыл бұрын
I'm wondering the same thing on my 1996 7.3.
@Ryokuu99 Жыл бұрын
Same^
@biff1tannen5 жыл бұрын
I buy Peak antifreeze coolants today here in Scandinavia, for my 2000 Excursion 7.3. Change everything and flush it. Is that a good coolants for that engine???? Thanks for answear😊
@briancampbell59445 жыл бұрын
Tom: Have been using John Deere pre mixed Cool Gard II ( Tri Organic hybrid additve) in my 1991 7.3 IDI for several years now. No ill effects so far. What is your opinion on this coolant or the Zerex G-05 HOAT for the IDI. I have Cummins and John Deere equipment so there is lots of this coolant handy. Thoughts?
@wildnomadoverlander7 жыл бұрын
I have a 1996 Ford F-250 7.3, I have only had the truck for a little while but I have not done a coolant flush on it yet and would like to. I would like to use all Motorcraft products just to be save. When would I just the Flush VC-1 and the Iron Cleaner VC-9? What are the steps and procedures. Thanks for the video!
@Best-Synthetic-Oilscom7 жыл бұрын
Most engines don't really need the VC-9 Iron Cleaner, unless your system is very rusty. I understand wanting to use Motorcraft products to be safe, but your engine requires either the old conventional coolant + SCA, or the newest poly-organic coolants. If you use the old stuff, you will have to test and/or change it much more frequently. If you are interested in the poly-organic coolants, please contact me directly at info@best-synthetic-oils.com .
@TheDomin8rr7 жыл бұрын
Do polyorganic coolants require periodic additives to reach 150K service interval or is filtration enough or is filtration still necessary with polyorganic coolant? I would guess so to reach service interval but how often will filter require change?
@Best-Synthetic-Oilscom7 жыл бұрын
You will need to check with the coolant manufacturer to determine any need for periodic additives or services. The AMSOIL coolants I mention in the video do not. Regarding filtration: If you were using a coolant filter that also dispensed Supplemental Cooling Additives (SCA) into the cooling system, you probably don't need that feature any longer. You can still use a cooling system filter to remove dirt, but you would need to switch to a filter element that didn't contain any SCA's.
@tylerlebel77244 жыл бұрын
The new 6.7 powerstroke 2019 and up are using yellow coolant and i dont even know what to test for in it. It has no molybdate or nitrate right out of the jug.
@LukeAMcDowell7 жыл бұрын
I'd rather see a video called "The Best Coolant for your Powerstroke Diesel". We can read the manual to see what Ford recommends. I run CAT1 because my oil cooler is clogged from the previous owner using the "Proper" Ford Gold coolant.
@Best-Synthetic-Oilscom7 жыл бұрын
If properly maintained, the Ford Motorcraft Gold Coolant isn't bad. It is when the coolant is neglected (used for too long) that problems arise.
@moisescorral20584 жыл бұрын
Does it matter if you put green coolant in to a 7.3 that came factory with gold coolant?
@thenewlife.pt27243 жыл бұрын
What about fleet guard restore?
@derekjohnson53464 жыл бұрын
Is zerex coolant good for the 6.0 powerstroke?
@Lucastrujillo597 жыл бұрын
very informative thank you
@sgtdog38392 жыл бұрын
so for my 2002 7.3...i should use Gold??
@jamesdixon46014 жыл бұрын
Have you ever seen a auxiliary water pump on a 2011 f350 6.7l go out? What is that like
@dontblameme63283 жыл бұрын
It's like stacking up 10 $100 bills and setting them on fire.
@dankcoyote Жыл бұрын
If I owned a 6.4, and saw the 6.0 and 6.7 said to change coolant no later than 45k miles... there's no way I would run coolant to 60k. To me, treat it like a 6.0. I think we can afford a coolant change every 3 years.
@FlatPlaneCranky5 жыл бұрын
What color is the poly organic?
@renj65316 жыл бұрын
poly organic is also better for the environment by reducing change intervals
@coreyregier55467 жыл бұрын
2002 F350 7.3l, flushed my cooling system out a few months ago and put some orange OAT, extended life coolant to replace whatever was in there. It claims I can go 6 years or 960,000kms and I don't need to add SCAs. After watching this I am confused, am I supposed to add SCAs if I am using said ELC? Since my truck is a 2002, am I OAT compatible or do I use the gold hybrid mix HOAT, IOT/OAT that the 6.0l and 6.4l use? Is HOAT and OAT the same thing?
@Best-Synthetic-Oilscom7 жыл бұрын
First - you are good to go with ELC. Your engine was produced after the changeover date. Second - you will need to check with the coolant manufacturer to determine any service requirements. Some require SCA or revitalizers, while others do not. Also - be careful because the service intervals listed on most heavy duty ELC's are for large trucks and equipment. Service intervals for light duty equipment is usually shorter because their cooling system capacity is so much smaller and is worked harder. Third - HOAT and OAT are not the same thing. HOAT (or Hybrid Organic Acid Technology) coolants contain a mixture of Inorganic and Organic Acids.
@coreyregier55467 жыл бұрын
Thanks I appreciate your clarification as well as you taking the time to share this with the online community. And thanks Bill for all the knowledge you've shared with us, I've fixed quite a few problems with my trucks with your videos.
@michaelborges99906 жыл бұрын
Corey Regier c
@matthewhenderson68213 жыл бұрын
Where can I find the engine number?
@Joshua.Muenchow7 жыл бұрын
Never heard of flushing every 15k on the old IDI I know you have to check your SCA level with test strips every other oil change and add as necessary and flush the coolant closer to 50k. Maybe I'm wrong and I more than likely am but 15k wow. I thought you could test and add rather than flush. I do know cavitation in the cylinder walls were a bad problem because of the failure to use SCAs.
@Best-Synthetic-Oilscom7 жыл бұрын
15k is the Ford coolant service interval if you are operating under Severe conditions, which most people do.
@thomasbarlow42235 жыл бұрын
Man this shit is getting ridiculous
@FlatwoodsDairyLLC7 жыл бұрын
it is important on any car or truck gas or diesel to use the proper coolant.
@gharr52613 жыл бұрын
Time to update this one for the Yellow Coolant. You have so many postings maybe you already did this. No more Orange is available, and you're supposed to flush the system to make the change over.
@michaelterry852 жыл бұрын
Orange is 100% available and still being used because I just flushed mine again this week with it from the Ford dealership and still clean and clear after 50,000 miles on the coolant flush this time.
@MbalmR97TX6 жыл бұрын
6.7 starts at the 11:33 mark!
@dontblameme63283 жыл бұрын
And likely dies about 3 minutes later.
@thetruth47914 жыл бұрын
I just went with Peak Global 50/50 and a new stant 16 lb cap
@over9000pontiacs4 жыл бұрын
so wait, do I need to add vc-8 to my gold on a 6.0?
@mikedag11767 жыл бұрын
I HAVE A 1999 F 350 7.3 SD EARLY MODEL. IS THE CONVENTIONAL GREEN COOLANT adequate for this model.?? Thanks for any insight.
@TaYeRu5 жыл бұрын
Cool
@DVjarhead3 жыл бұрын
(2001- 7.3) So this may explain why I am only getting about 130K on my water pumps.... Like clock-work, the pump starts leaking, so I flush and put in all new coolant... (@398K now) , guess I need to flush at 15K now... Had this girl since mile 2... no way I will give her up.... she is one tough girl. The first ever Platinum Edition... Just need to be nicer to her now. LOL
@AnthraXaXis3 жыл бұрын
that's awesome that you've had your 7🎄 so long! take care of er and hopefully she takes care of you, if not still be a good lawn ornament lol.
@jameswagner74986 жыл бұрын
I have a 2004 F250 Super Duty with the 5.4L gas engine. Manual calls for gold/yellow coolant but I can find it nowhere. What do you recommend?
@andysahs15996 жыл бұрын
ZEREX G05 coolant is what MOTORCRAFT GOLD really is .I had to add this in my truck same year model and engine too. it is even yellow /gold color too and it meets the spec .
@jayonez1375 жыл бұрын
Always Motorcraft Gold in my 2002 7.3L
@biff1tannen5 жыл бұрын
Hi sir. Is it good?? I buy Peak antifreeze coolants.... I hope it not fails... 🙄
@whitedime3 жыл бұрын
Where's the 4.5?
@uselessgrant117 жыл бұрын
I saw no where on that chart containing the Ford gold vc7b? what gives there cuz that's what they sell and recommend...am I missing something?
@Best-Synthetic-Oilscom7 жыл бұрын
Middle of my chart shows Ford Gold .
@TheVihtahousu867 жыл бұрын
So that poly organic fluid dont need sca additive?
@Best-Synthetic-Oilscom7 жыл бұрын
Correct. Just drain out ALL of your old coolant, and install the new stuff and run it for the time listed on the bottle. You can test it with Test Strips as well. If you system is dirty, flush it according to instructions from Ford.
@TheVihtahousu867 жыл бұрын
Ok, thank you very much and greetings from finland!!! :)
@drjohnsmythe29685 жыл бұрын
Good information. However, you state "miles" but have "k" printed on the whiteboard. Very significant difference between miles and kilometres.
@fredortarazobel94335 жыл бұрын
I believe he meant the 'k' stands for thousand, not kilometers (150K = 150,000 miles)
@jesusg9167 жыл бұрын
What's the best coolant to use for my 2001 f250 ps?
@Best-Synthetic-Oilscom7 жыл бұрын
I would recommend AMSOIL Low-Toxicity Coolant (product code ANT). This is a poly organic product that is concentrated, so you can add it to the distilled water left in your system after performing the complete flush procedure. Contact me directly at info@best-synthetic-oils.com if you are interested in more information or if you want to purchase it at wholesale price.
@steveharvey69186 жыл бұрын
Best-Synthetic-Oils.com
@norvitamohabir90167 жыл бұрын
Sorry but I own a 6.0 & I used RED coolant for the past 10 years , never been happier
@trevelyne7 жыл бұрын
Same I got my 2007 6.0 with only 38k miles about two years ago and the first thing I did was to get that ford gold coolant out of there which was really clean and had no particulate in it and switch over to the cat elc
@cosmophonic127 жыл бұрын
Norvita Mohabir see you on the side of the road pal
@norvitamohabir90167 жыл бұрын
cosmophonic12 Never been but I did do the egr and oil cooler , & you're telling me from Toronto,CA to Orlando,FL there and back with RED coolant so you guys stick to the stuff you know :)
@xavierperez73247 жыл бұрын
If you run an external oil cooler gold or red coolant doesn't matter
@patw52pb17 жыл бұрын
John Dough is correct, it is about materials compatibility with the coolant chemistry and performance. Coolant colors can be deceiving, selecting the coolant by color only can be and usually is costly.
@jtnoodle6 жыл бұрын
All you need is a CAT EC-1 coolant. I use zerex. The red stuff. Available at Napa in 50/50 or concentrate. Been running it for 5 years. No problems. Flush that gold crap out of there
@muranilife5 жыл бұрын
Would you by chance know of any vids on doing the switchover from Gold to Elc red stuff? Thx
@33snook646 жыл бұрын
Sooooooooo you mean just call you because you lost me when you said or you can just run this good stuff and your good for 5 years and forget everything I just said👍
@codynixdorf15075 жыл бұрын
33snook 🤣
@rich18795 жыл бұрын
Well if you ask me this is all a bunch of nonsense. I own and self maintain nine 7.3 powerstrokes, ranging from 99 to 03, from 100k to 500k miles on them, and have always used the cheapest green coolant, along with a Napa addiavite of some sort. Not one of these trucks have EVER given me a cooling problem, and I have NEVER changed ANY of the coolant, I rebuilt the oil colar on the 250 today, which has 270 k on it, and put the same green coolant right back in cause it looked as it was new.
@vickkoval44674 жыл бұрын
What brand of the coolant do you use? Its green but it's still for HD application correct? A friend of mine had a cavitation issue and got his motor full of coolant on a 09 f350 with about 150k miles. He never added any additives or checked the coolant for proper levels of sca
@tomedgar43753 жыл бұрын
Sorry, no amsoil products for me
@michaelhaiden67187 жыл бұрын
yhats what im talking about what can i use without all the bull shit thanks