Luke2016 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I have noticed there is rust in the coolant resivour. Any ideas thanks. the car is a 2003 Ford Focus 1.8 tdci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tdci-Peter Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 1 hour ago, Luke2016 said: noticed there is rust in the coolant resivour. Wrong anti-freeze. Get it drained down, flushed out really well, and refill with proper Ford pink/orange antifreeze, which is supposed to last the life of the car. (Anti-freeze is vital as an anti-corrosion measure) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmozzer Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 dont use tap water aswell , use de - ionised water in the mix 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMX Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 7 hours ago, cmozzer said: dont use tap water aswell , use de - ionised water in the mix That's a very good point, and often overlooked, even by those in the trade, who should know better 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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