Boost-It Intercooler Coolant Type

[Jonnytree]

Hoping to see if anyone know what fluid Neil used for the intercooler. Looking to fill, the stuff in there now is orange in colour.

 

[Clode]

orange is usually dexcool.

 

[bendy]

Hoping to see if anyone know what fluid Neil used for the intercooler. Looking to fill, the stuff in there now is orange in colour.

5 year extended life premixed antifreeze. BRP, Dex-cool, Turbo Power, HD Expert. I'm sure its all the same as its orangish and organic acid technology.

 

[greenthumb]

Coolant colors are a shitshow now and really cannot be relied upon. The main thing is not to mix the 3 basic types. IAT, OAT and HOAT
I agree with Bendy, orange is most likely OAT, and compatible with most common extended life varieties. Be careful if you're just grabbing some bulk from a buddy at a fleet diesel shop though.
If the coolant is more than few years old, or you need add a significant amount, a quick flush and refill with fresh is a safe bet.

 

[sirkdev]

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Optimized formula for All Vehicles; makes, models, years & fluid colors. Our patented technology provides instant protection to all engines, new and old. Optimizes engine temp, prevents freezing, PLUS protects parts from buildup & corrosion.

prestone.com

I have started using this after warranty on everything, gas/diesel etc, makes life easier. I read on the interweb.. that this is Ford New Yellow as well.
I don't flush unless there is a problem just a good drain and fill but you do you!

 

[ABMax24]

Don't overthink it. There's nothing special in the intercooler system that needs anything fancy for coolant, it's only a couple aluminum heat exchangers, the pump and the hoses.

You're not worried about dissimilar metals, galvanic corrosion or anything like that here.

 

[NoBrakes!]

Nice to have green in the motor and orange in the intercooler so you know which is leaking?

 

[Jonnytree]

Thanks for the replies.

 

[rknight111]

Added Water Wetter as well to the coolant, I did when I was there rebuilding my Nytro, spend thanksgiving weekend doing that at Neill's place, I still remember the wicked beef stew his wife made.

 

[gdhillon]

Prestone® All Vehicles Antifreeze + Coolant

Optimized formula for All Vehicles; makes, models, years & fluid colors. Our patented technology provides instant protection to all engines, new and old. Optimizes engine temp, prevents freezing, PLUS protects parts from buildup & corrosion.

prestone.com

I have started using this after warranty on everything, gas/diesel etc, makes life easier. I read on the interweb.. that this is Ford New Yellow as well.
I don't flush unless there is a problem just a good drain and fill but you do you!

Interesting, this will make my 6.7 coolant changes a bit cheaper I think

Thanks for the link!