should the motor coolant be two colours?

[anon125]

our ford engine uses motorcraft premium gold engine coolant.
it has not been used much this year - just going to repairs etc.
and we noticed the coolant had 2 colours top and bottom of the reservoir.
is this normal?
time to have it changed?
sadly the RV wont be used til next year but it will soon go in for an oil change etc so we could have it done then.
thanks all

[anon125]

Trackrig wrote:
If it hasn't been flushed before, then it's time. Be sure they flush the system and not just change the antifreeze.

Have you had the transmission and rear end fluids ever changed or the brake fluid?

Bill

good point better check.


thanks all

[brirene]

anon125 wrote:

brirene wrote:
Which engine do you have? In assuming the v10 gasser?

yes
thanks

Then you should be good with the gold. I'll agree with Tracking; time to change.

[anon125]

brirene wrote:
Which engine do you have? In assuming the v10 gasser?

yes
thanks

[WyoTraveler]

Some of the newer anti freeze label states that it can be used with either color. Just assuming if you had green in the radiator and someone added anti freeze, orange could have been added. The newer stuff on the market I have seen has been orange. I would check with your garage mechanic.

[Trackrig]

If it hasn't been flushed before, then it's time. Be sure they flush the system and not just change the antifreeze.

Have you had the transmission and rear end fluids ever changed or the brake fluid?

Bill

[brirene]

Which engine do you have? In assuming the v10 gasser?

[Home_Skillet]

The coolant reservoir is probably stained. Change the coolant and keep on trucking.