2017 Ford F250 6.2 Gasser Radiator Drain

Bryan is spot on...it is chemistry/laws of physics at work here

Add that is the main 'why' of the overflow bottle now being pressurized.

Using all of the kits out there creates yet, another O2 intrusion into the coolant system...that...works it dirty work over time. Sure, dependent on how much O2 gets in there...plus how much of the acid is left over from the etching/plating (acid etch's and the organic coats a protective layer)

Just leave it alone and 'check' via the translucent overflow bottle...there should be lines indicating 'max' and 'min' coolant levels

carringb wrote:
Honestly I'd leave it alone. The new coolants last a very long time as long as oxygen isn't introduced. You may inadvertently shorten the lifespan of your cooling system by periodically draining and filling. There's good reason why they've made it harder to service.

FishOnOne wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

agesilaus wrote:
At least on diesels they recommend checking the coolant annually. You can buy test strips from Amazon or the dealer will do it. At a cost of course.

NOT on the Cummins, Ford yes not so sure about the GM.

Yeah... OK

Cummins/Fleetguard Coolant Test Strips

Did I need to specify Cummins 6.7 does NOT need to use test strips???

No you didn't because the link I provided is for all cummins engines.

You could if you want but completely un needed. But please post a link from an owners manual that states antifreeze testing is needed on an 6.7.

So a thread asking about a drain plug on the rad of a Ford 6.2 gas turns into a discussion about testing antifreeze in a Cummins 6.7?

But no pictures?

Imagine that.

Cummins12V98 wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

agesilaus wrote:
At least on diesels they recommend checking the coolant annually. You can buy test strips from Amazon or the dealer will do it. At a cost of course.

NOT on the Cummins, Ford yes not so sure about the GM.

Yeah... OK

Cummins/Fleetguard Coolant Test Strips

Did I need to specify Cummins 6.7 does NOT need to use test strips???

No you didn't because the link I provided is for all cummins engines.

FishOnOne wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

agesilaus wrote:
At least on diesels they recommend checking the coolant annually. You can buy test strips from Amazon or the dealer will do it. At a cost of course.

NOT on the Cummins, Ford yes not so sure about the GM.

Yeah... OK

Cummins/Fleetguard Coolant Test Strips

Did I need to specify Cummins 6.7 does NOT need to use test strips???

Cummins12V98 wrote:

agesilaus wrote:
At least on diesels they recommend checking the coolant annually. You can buy test strips from Amazon or the dealer will do it. At a cost of course.

NOT on the Cummins, Ford yes not so sure about the GM.

Yeah... OK

Cummins/Fleetguard Coolant Test Strips

agesilaus wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:
I would be really surprised if the radiator didn't have a drain plug. I do agree with theoldwizard that a 2017 truck should need a radiator fluid change. I changed mine on my '12 Power Stroke at ~100k miles. Currently have 153k miles and still have original water pump. The OAT fluid Ford installs is some high quality stuff.

Does your 2012 have a drain plug? I haven't found one on mine.

Yes it does.... It's located on the drivers side.

danrclem wrote:
I'm not sure if this applies to the 6.2 but might be worth watching. It shows where the drain is a little after 2 1/2 minutes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZlbKb8hk30

Now that's interesting. A hidden drain petcock. I'll check out mine to see if it has one, the one on the video seems to be the 2011 1/2.

I'm not sure if this applies to the 6.2 but might be worth watching. It shows where the drain is a little after 2 1/2 minutes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZlbKb8hk30

FishOnOne wrote:
I would be really surprised if the radiator didn't have a drain plug. I do agree with theoldwizard that a 2017 truck should need a radiator fluid change. I changed mine on my '12 Power Stroke at ~100k miles. Currently have 153k miles and still have original water pump. The OAT fluid Ford installs is some high quality stuff.

Does your 2012 have a drain plug? I haven't found one on mine.