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xr6t · 12-03-2002, 02:52

Folks, what is the consensus on which coolant to use for E series fords?

XR6T

XplodEd EA · 12-03-2002, 03:35

I've been using tectaloy stuff in dads falcon, I don't recommend anyone using it unless they are willing to change and flush ya radiator every 6 months, it doesnt last long and gives little protection.

I'm not sure on everyone elses opinion but I am a very big fan of the astral coolant, it has everyting you'll ever want in a coolant in it, eg rust inhibitors, anti-boil/freeze and the biggest thing I like about it is lubricants. If you touch it there is an oily residue that stays on your hands. And after being in a car over 2 years it comes out exactly how it went in. I highly recommend it but it is very expensive, around $30 for 2L.

Alot of people also recommend toyota coolant, but from people at work who provide us with radiator flushing tools and equipment say its the worst they come across.

xr6t · 12-03-2002, 03:50

With the astral coolant? do we top up the rest of the colling system with water or just leave the coolant in there on its own.

Forgive my ignorance.

XR6T

Aussiblue · 12-03-2002, 04:33

I use the Castrol stuff and change it once a year.

Brent79 · 12-03-2002, 16:01

This time around i used the Genuine Ford stuff but i usually use Nulon long life coolant...

Brent

XplodEd EA · 12-03-2002, 23:48

I would be buying at least 2 bottles of the astral coolant for the falcons, then top up with water, it's already a pre-mixed coolant and if you only used one bottle I think it would become too watered down and become useless