Coolant specifications

[Hardline]

Hello, I just joined up and have a question. I have a 06 Explorer with the V6 with 52K miles on it. I bought it a couple months ago and the radiator has developed a small leak from what looks like the lower tank area. I bought a new radiator and was going to install it. Figured I would change the coolant while I had it out. I have a bunch of Delo Long lift coolant from work that I use every day. It is a eythelene (sp?) glycol fluid that has the additive already in it. Is this compatible with the 06 Ford Explorer? Thanks JJ

 

[Country Bumpkin]

DO NOT use the "red" antifreze use the green. The owners manual for my '08 says not to use the red (dex-cool).

 

[AndyInFlorida]

Actually, you can't use the red, the orange, the green, the pink, OR the blue.

What you need to use is Gold.

 

[midiout]

Since I had my third radiator in the 2006 EB, the dealer suggested I have the anti-freeze changed ? If they replaced the radiator three times, I'm sure it should not be a problem. They want $100.00 for the change.

 

[Hardline]

Thanks for the replies. I will go to Ford and pick it up. I tried my local auto parts store and the guy behind the counter tried to sell me some green that is OK to put in all coolants. I did not trust it so I have yet to change the radiator out.