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lakeside013104
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Dec 11, 2013

2011 F-350 6.7 diesel – Coolant Nitrite Check?

My Ford dealer says that the Coolant Nitrite Strength Check on my 2011 F-350 needs to be done every 15,000 miles for the sum of $100. My questions are: Can a do it your self-person perform this Co...
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thomasmnile
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Dec 11, 2013
gmcsmoke wrote:
coolant.....nitrite....test?

is this because of dex-cool, or fords equivalent? are fords that fragile coolant tests are needed every so many miles?

who in there right mind would buy one of these trucks?


I believe that test is necessary with any vehicle's cooling system that uses HOAT anti-freeze. Test strips are readily available at most auto parts stores around these parts.

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