Ford 83-94 6.9 and 7.3L General Discussion of 83-94 6.9 and 7.3 Liter Ford Diesels

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Old 03-14-2011, 08:48 PM
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Swapping out the radiator due to leaks. First time with the diesel. Any tips to flush the system? And what coolant should I use?
 
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Old 03-14-2011, 09:18 PM
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low silicate green coolant. napa sells it. just make sure it is the low silicate and only mix with distilled water.
 
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Old 03-15-2011, 03:11 PM
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Okay. Should I flush the system with distilled water?
 
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Old 03-15-2011, 04:20 PM
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no, u can use regular water to flush it.
 
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