7.3L Power Stroke Engine and DrivetrainDiscussion of the 7.3L Power Stroke diesel engine and drivetrain in the 1999-Up Super Duty trucks and Excursions. No gas engine discussion allowed except on transmissions and drivetrain that pertain to all models. Please confine discussion of topics in this forum to those items that are specific to the 7.3L Power Stroke engine.
Re: Changing from Green to Gold Coolant in a 7.3L PSD
What stores carry the Zerex G-05? I have searched every auto parts store I have and none of them carry it?? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]
Re: Changing from Green to Gold Coolant in a 7.3L PSD
the autozone here in my town carried it at one time, but they stopped, and NAPA has never carried it here ... i couldn't find the G-05 anywhere, so i used the Ford gold coolant ... got my dealer down to $9/gal.
Re: Changing from Green to Gold Coolant in a 7.3L PSD
[ QUOTE ]
What stores carry the Zerex G-05? I have searched every auto parts store I have and none of them carry it?? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]
[/ QUOTE ]
You might check with your local Ford dealer since it seems that this coolant is fairly reasonable (~$10/gal) at most dealerships.
Larry, keeper of the <font color="blue">"little secrets" </font> CLICK HERE [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
__________________ <font color="green">MY PICTURES - Look around ... lots of good stuff </font>
2001PSD(PCM:HPI2)SD E-350,Dk Emerald Grn,4.10LS, <font color="blue">Mustang dyno - 183.9/400.4 stock</font> [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img], BTS w/Schaeffer's ATF[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img] , ITP 3.5"/4" exhaust w/Magnaflow & Aeroturbine,Dieselsite 203* T-stat/Zerex G-05,F.Pwr, Ext/Int. Upgd. pkg,R. Bds,AIC,Tow Pkg, Rear & Slider windows,<font color="red">AMSOIL air, oil-bypass & rear end 75w-140 fluid ,<font color="blue">3/8" fuel sys w/10µ Dieselsite DAHL100 & fuel manifold/sight glass</font>,6 way dr. pwr. seat, Magnefine trans/P.S. filters</font>, husky mats,<font color="red">5 gauge A-pillar ISSPRO EVs w/Grn mkr illum. + air & fuel restriction gauges</font>,Dieselsite coolant filter and zinc electrode, manual GPR switch & GP LED, blinking security LED, weathertechs, a few other "Gadgets" [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img], & a 1981 26' Prowler TT(26Y)
Re: Changing from Green to Gold Coolant in a 7.3L PSD
Listen to this: I go to 3 different stealerships in the area to find out what antifreeze I can use in my truck. You guessed it, 3 different answers. So thank you SmokeyWren for the clear instructions on how to change it AND the fact that it is O.K. to switch from Green to Gold.
Re: Changing from Green to Gold Coolant in a 7.3L PSD
[ QUOTE ]
What stores carry the Zerex G-05?
[/ QUOTE ]
I bought mine at Autozone. But my Ford dealer's price on the one gallon of the Motorcraft Premium Gold I bought later was only a quarter per gallon higher.
Re: Changing from Green to Gold Coolant in a 7.3L PSD
i was in the dealership buying a pint of coolant additive on friday. i asked the service manager how much to switch my green coolant to the maintance free gold. He was very quick to say No. If it started with green leave it green. Ford is looking into problems with motors that have switched from green to gold. This dealership has always treated me awesome and i didn't even buy my truck from them.
You might want to think twice about switching.
__________________
2001 F350 CC SWB LARIET WHITE 4" RANCHO LIFT W/ RS9000 SHOCKS 295x75 NITTO TERRA GARPPLER AT EAGLE ALLOY 16X10 RIMS, VOLANT COLD AIR INTAKE, DIABLOSPORT 78HP CHIP SINCE 10K,SOLD AT 60K, INSTALLED EDGE EVOLUTION SET AT EXTREME, AUTOMETER ULTRALITE TRANS PYRO GAUGES, STARTER WENT AT 40K, NOTICED OIL LEAK ON TC WHILE CHANGING STARTER DEALER WARRANTY TURBO INLET/OUTLET RUBBER HOSES UPGRADED TO ORANGE. NOW HAVE 60K..
Re: Changing from Green to Gold Coolant in a 7.3L PSD
I recently switched from green to gold using the procedure described by Smokey but would suggest 2 options. I used the Prestone flushing kit but kept the OEM heater hose intact and used a short piece of heater hose to add the flushing kit. This way, you can remove the flushing tee after flushing and return to the original configuration. I would also suggest that when you go to the autoparts store to buy your antifreeze, purchase a small sheet of gasket material. When you remove the thermostat housing, use the housing as a pattern and cut a temporary gasket to use between the housing and the water pump. If you do not do this, be prepared to have a leak (housing will not seal with thermostat removed) at the housing when running the engine while flushing. This leak finds it way to the cooling fan and slings the diluted water/antifreeze mix everywhere.
__________________
Y2K,F-250 Lariat, PSD,Auto 4X2, NVK4, S.Cab,White, Banks T.O.P. and Muffler, Isspro Gauges, TTM, Sonnax & Tricumulator, Rancho 9000s, AIC, Silverstar Bulbs,SUVLIGHTS Harness,Homebrew "Britebox",Homebrew LED "Strobes", N-fab nerf steps, Heater Core mod Dash mount digital trans. temp... Slimline LED'S Strobed Video
Re: Changing from Green to Gold Coolant in a 7.3L PSD
[ QUOTE ]
I recently switched from green to gold using the procedure described by Smokey but would suggest 2 options.
[/ QUOTE ]
[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img] at least we're getting thru to a few here [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]
[ QUOTE ]
I would also suggest that when you go to the autoparts store to buy your antifreeze, purchase a small sheet of gasket material. When you remove the thermostat housing, use the housing as a pattern and cut a temporary gasket to use between the housing and the water pump. If you do not do this, be prepared to have a leak (housing will not seal with thermostat removed) at the housing when running the engine while flushing. This leak finds it way to the cooling fan and slings the diluted water/antifreeze mix everywhere.
[/ QUOTE ]
Another excellent idea and what I also did to speed up the fushing thing and keep things somewhat clean.
Larry, keeper of the <font color="blue">"little secrets" </font> CLICK HERE [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
__________________ <font color="green">MY PICTURES - Look around ... lots of good stuff </font>
2001PSD(PCM:HPI2)SD E-350,Dk Emerald Grn,4.10LS, <font color="blue">Mustang dyno - 183.9/400.4 stock</font> [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img], BTS w/Schaeffer's ATF[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img] , ITP 3.5"/4" exhaust w/Magnaflow & Aeroturbine,Dieselsite 203* T-stat/Zerex G-05,F.Pwr, Ext/Int. Upgd. pkg,R. Bds,AIC,Tow Pkg, Rear & Slider windows,<font color="red">AMSOIL air, oil-bypass & rear end 75w-140 fluid ,<font color="blue">3/8" fuel sys w/10µ Dieselsite DAHL100 & fuel manifold/sight glass</font>,6 way dr. pwr. seat, Magnefine trans/P.S. filters</font>, husky mats,<font color="red">5 gauge A-pillar ISSPRO EVs w/Grn mkr illum. + air & fuel restriction gauges</font>,Dieselsite coolant filter and zinc electrode, manual GPR switch & GP LED, blinking security LED, weathertechs, a few other "Gadgets" [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img], & a 1981 26' Prowler TT(26Y)
AutoForums.com is the premier network of enthusiast-owned
enthusiast-operated automotive communities.
We operate more than 100 automotive forums where our users consult peers for shopping information and advice, and share
experiences and opinions as a community.
2000 F350 4x4 Dually, 4 door, 6 Spd, 145,000 miles. And completely paid for.. finally 
Linear Mode
