Antifreeze Type

SK8420

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2012 FORD FOCUS
2.0L
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
15,000 MILES

One last thing about antifreeze, I had to do a flush on my focus 2012 there is all kinds out there, is it really necessary to use motorcraft coolant?Or can I also use the preston the one that says all makes and models? I heard color doesn't really matter just as long its OAT?

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015 AT 2:54 PM

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HMAC300

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Hello,

Here is a guide to help you drain and fill the system with the coolant type information you have requested.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-flush-and-refill-all-cars

Ford Part Name
- Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant*

Ford Part Number
- VC-3-B (US)/CVC-3-B (Canada)

Ford Specification
- WSS-M97B44-D

* Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.

Engine Coolant .................... 5.3 qts (5.0 L)

. Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015 AT 3:00 PM