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04-13-2017, 11:33 AM
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F53 Antifreeze
Can anyone tell me the correct antifreeze for my 2016 F53 (26K) chassis? The expansion tank has what looks to be red/pink fluid in it. All I saw at the auto parts store was green, yellow (Ford Diesel) and orange (Dexcool). When I called the local ford dealer (not a Ford truck center) they said F53??? So I said never mind. I just want to get some to have on hand for top off, etc.. Not an emergency, right now.
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04-13-2017, 11:48 AM
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Mine is orange and the manual states Motorcraft (VC-3DIL-B) Orange Antifreeze / Coolant Prediluted. Not sure if this helps you much...
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04-13-2017, 12:23 PM
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I found the same information in the F53 chassis owners manual I just downloaded. The coolant in the tank sure does not look orange though.
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04-13-2017, 05:27 PM
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My expansion tank had yellow fluid from the factory. I used the same antifreeze from Amsoil with a 50/50 dilution to bring the level up to cold fill line. My label shows not to use the red color fluid. i gave a 2014 chassis.
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04-13-2017, 05:33 PM
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I looked at a bottle of Dex-Cool (orange) coolant I already have and it says it meets Ford WSS-M97B44-D, among other manufacturer requirements. The manual calls for WSS-M97B44-D2....not sure what the "2" designates. Maybe I'll stop by a Ford parts dept tomorrow or this weekend to see what else I can figure out on this.
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04-13-2017, 07:09 PM
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OakHillFarm "Ford Motor Company production of motorhome recreational (F53) and step van commercial (F59) stripped-chassis vehicles will be changing its current engine coolant formulation from G05 (GOLD color) to OAT (ORANGE color) starting 2015MY Job #1 (8/11/14).
Ford part name or equivalent: Motorcraft Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
Ford part number: VC-3DIL-B (US), CVC-3DIL-B (Canada)
Link to bulletin: https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas...ml/Q-220R1.pdf
This also agrees with the owners manual.
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04-13-2017, 07:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by grtharris
OakHillFarm "Ford Motor Company production of motorhome recreational (F53) and step van commercial (F59) stripped-chassis vehicles will be changing its current engine coolant formulation from G05 (GOLD color) to OAT (ORANGE color) starting 2015MY Job #1 (8/11/14).
Ford part name or equivalent: Motorcraft Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
Ford part number: VC-3DIL-B (US), CVC-3DIL-B (Canada)
Link to bulletin: https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas...ml/Q-220R1.pdf
This also agrees with the owners manual.
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Guess that's why mine looks yellow (gold).
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04-13-2017, 09:44 PM
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Orange is right for the 2016 F53, in the manual it even states that with use the fluid may appear to be red but infact is orange. Any Ford dealer parts department should have it in stock.
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04-17-2017, 07:43 AM
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Thanks for all of the replies. You guys are awesonme! Orange it is. I looked at the overflow bottle after pulling the coach outside this weekend and will admit that the fluid does look more orange than I originally thought.
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04-17-2017, 07:46 AM
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Any tricks for getting fluid in the overflow bottle? It is above the front opening on my coach and somewhat blocked by some ductwork. Also, topping off brake fluid looks like it will be an absolute nightmare/mess.....whenever that needs to happen.
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