chrisk2361

light for low level coolant came on last night. Is there a special coolant we should use?

Kenn1926

Yes, it's Blue and expensive. Shocker... Most auto part suppliers carry it behind the counter.

Rocman8

what year and engine? there is pink coolant now too.

Kenn1926

13' 550 4.6TT This is what I was given. The warning triggered once during very cold weather last winter. Maybe 2 ounces and it's never gone off again.

Rocman8

Ok. There is a very common leak on those from the plastic y pipe fitting where the left turbo coolant return line enters it around the top of the engine and between the drivers side of engine and the reservoir. Make sure you don't see some evidence of coolant leaking there.

Kenn1926

Thanks for the info. Apparently that's one of the few issues my truck HASN'T had in my few years of ownership. Luckily I only had to top it off with that small amount once.

Rocman8

Usually happens around 30-50k miles

Kenn1926

Outstanding, I'm at 48k so maybe I'll be able to add that to my list. Absolutely love the truck but have had enough issues that after barking a few times I was handed my $4600 extended warranty on the arm...

Harold George

Can anyone tell me how to read the coolant level? Is cold coolant supposed to be filled up to the top of the white bar?

Rocman8

That is correct.