IS the JD premixed any good to put in a 00 ford psd? can it be used in a ford 5.4 f150 also?
John Deere premixed coolant
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I use the JD pre-mix and the concentrate in my 95 PSD. When you finish changing your coolant, make sure to test your SCA levels. I personally don't use it in a gas engine because of the SCA's.
Stick with what the F150 came with.
John Deere coolant is G 05 spec'd coolant, dyed green.
Yeah, but their website says this...
"Heavy-duty diesel engine coolant must be used. Do not mix automotive coolant and heavy-duty diesel engine coolants. Automotive coolants are not blended with an additive package to prevent cylinder liner cavitation."
So I would think it would not be wise to use it in a gasoline engine.
"Heavy-duty diesel engine coolant must be used. Do not mix automotive coolant and heavy-duty diesel engine coolants. Automotive coolants are not blended with an additive package to prevent cylinder liner cavitation."
So I would think it would not be wise to use it in a gasoline engine.
G 05 is a fully formulated coolant, and is pre-charged for use in diesel engines. On Zerex's website, it says this.
http://www.valvoline.com/pages/products/product_detail.asp?product=10§ion=404
under the FAQ, john deere uses G 05 chemistry as the factory fill for 1990 and newer, and its died green. If Zerex's G 05 is the same as John Deere coolant, then I see no problem using it in a gasoline engine. G 05 is perhaps one of the best track-proven coolants out there-- mercedes has been using it for years with no trouble.
http://www.valvoline.com/pages/products/product_detail.asp?product=10§ion=404
under the FAQ, john deere uses G 05 chemistry as the factory fill for 1990 and newer, and its died green. If Zerex's G 05 is the same as John Deere coolant, then I see no problem using it in a gasoline engine. G 05 is perhaps one of the best track-proven coolants out there-- mercedes has been using it for years with no trouble.
http://jdparts.deere.com/partsmkt/document/english/pmac/5686_fb_AntiFreezeCoolGard.htm
Thats cool-gard coolant which is Deere branded
Thats cool-gard coolant which is Deere branded
Cool-Gard concentrate
This long life coolant, which was specially developed for heavy-duty diesel engines, can also be used in all gas engines with aluminum blocks.
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Hmmm. I have never liked how clear Zerex G-05 is. There is a local John Deere dealer where I live. Perhaps I might get a couple of jugs from them and flush my clear G-05 out.
This long life coolant, which was specially developed for heavy-duty diesel engines, can also be used in all gas engines with aluminum blocks.
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Hmmm. I have never liked how clear Zerex G-05 is. There is a local John Deere dealer where I live. Perhaps I might get a couple of jugs from them and flush my clear G-05 out.
Many autoparts stores also sell coolant marker dye concentrates in your choice of color.
I looked around on the web at Advance Auto Parts, Autozone, and this page at Napa...
http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPages/NOLMaster.aspx?PageId=481&Keyword=dye
Is it called "coolant marker dye"?
http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPages/NOLMaster.aspx?PageId=481&Keyword=dye
Is it called "coolant marker dye"?
I believe it can be used in both. The difference is mainly silicate levels are lower for diesel usage. But if the regular antifreeze is in the same price range I would just use that.
Buford T. Justice, try Lenz Distributing Co.. They sell several coolant dye products in 1 oz. bottles for under $4.00 - should be sufficient for a passenger car or light truck. Larger volumes are available.
Thanks for the link Ray H. I can't seem to find any info on what colors the dye are available in. I thin it would be easier just to use John Deere G-05 green coolant.
I have no idea what Zerex was thinking when they made G-05 so **** clear. It would be very hard to track down a leak if one existed. They claim G-05 is the direct replacement of conventional green coolant so hopefully they will start dying it green one day lol.
I have no idea what Zerex was thinking when they made G-05 so **** clear. It would be very hard to track down a leak if one existed. They claim G-05 is the direct replacement of conventional green coolant so hopefully they will start dying it green one day lol.
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