Engine Cooling: Notes

2021 Ford Transit-350 HD Base, Van Cargo Extended, 3.5L Eng VIN 8, AWDSECTION Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty and 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Materials 

Name Specification
Motorcraft® Yellow Concentrated Antifreeze/CoolantVC-13-G WSS-M97B57-A1
Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/CoolantVC-13DL-G WSS-M97B57-A2
Special Tool(s)

GFD407490Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
3-Way HD Antifreeze Coolant Test Kit 328-2050-62291 or equivalent
GFD407491Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Coolant/Battery Refractometer ROB75240 or equivalent
GFD407492Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
D-Gas Adapter 300-OTC014-R1068 or equivalent
GFD407493Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Radiator Tester 014-R1072 or equivalent
GFD407494Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
UView® Combustion Leak Tester UVU560000-R
Material: Motorcraft® Yellow Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant / VC-13-G (WSS-M97B57-A1)
Material: Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant / VC-13DL-G (WSS-M97B57-A2)
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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