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Old Mar 5, 2026
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Coolant type 2008 Ranger 4.0L

I'm confused on what equivalent antifreeze to use in place of the VERY expensive "premium gold", I've been told that Zerex G05 is the same spec as the motorcraft brand, but zerex/valvoline brand is actually yellow and not gold, I've only used the motorcraft premium gold since I've had this in2012, (2nd owner),getting harder to find and a pita to get to dealer and pay the 26 bucks, any ideas? Thanks ahead.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2026
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holy crap 26 bucks?! that must be the concentrate,

the pre diluted is much cheaper, about half the price, at least it used to be
 
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Old Mar 6, 2026
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Nope, that is 50/50, no joke, so u can see why I'm looking for accepted replacement that won't mess up my engine, I think I'm narrowing in on some, but just wanted to hear if anyone has USED ANY OHTHER WITH NO ADVERSE EFFECT.
 
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