Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.

Ford Owners Club - Ford Forums

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.



Join the Independent Ford Owners' Club

Our community has been built by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts, and proudly run by Ford owners' for over 18 years. As an independent, non-official club, everything you’ll find here, advice, support, and opinions, comes directly from members with genuine Ford ownership experience.

Join our friendly community... it's Free!

 

Coolant change

Featured Replies

Do you need to change coolant every year on your car ?? 



No, should only top up if required (unless there is a problem, eg: a leak), or in most cases these days, change every 10 years.

i do mine every two years 🙂

What do Ford recommend?

The antifreeze does two things a) inhibits corrosion, b) inhibits freezing.   They say you should change it as it loses its effectiveness , I don’t know in which way a or b or both.   I mention this in case some people living in milder climates don’t give it a thought

4 hours ago, isetta said:

The antifreeze does two things a) inhibits corrosion, b) inhibits freezing.   They say you should change it as it loses its effectiveness , I don’t know in which way a or b or both.   I mention this in case some people living in milder climates don’t give it a thought

Most likely both ways since a lot of people just top the coolant up with tap water if it's low.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333843730217?epid=28037072537&hash=item4dbaa30f29:g:JdEAAOSwQaBf7xQA

The coolant mix is supposed to be 50/50.

I've seen it sometime ago now that the coolant does (a) inhibits corrosion, (b) prevents freezing, (c) contains a water soluble lubricant for the pump.

Replace every 10 years or sooner in harsh conditions

  • 3 weeks later...

I had mine replaced @ 88,000kms.Car is 5 years old,they do say every ten years,just had it replaced with the equivalent OEM long life coolant(8 years).As I have had not had the cat that long,I had all fluids replaced,spark plugs & new brake pads as well.Car drives like a dream.Next job is now to get a small dent taken out of the rear right quarter panel,get on to my PDR guy for that one.These are just a ‘cracker’ of a car!

2BAB9C8D-7239-4F5E-B6FA-4A4BDC7B5E97.jpeg

A5F4CF95-4FD5-4638-ADD9-AA7D5836F908.jpeg

Latest Deals

Ford UK Shop for genuine Ford parts & accessories

Disclaimer: As the club is an eBay Partner, The club may be compensated if you make a purchase via the club

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

The "Digestive"






Background Picker
Customize Layout

Account

Navigation

Search

Search

Configure browser push notifications

Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.