V8 Vantage coolant change
Discussion
Just doing a bit of research. The Havoline coolant is hard to come by in the UK. I understand texaco and havoline are the same manufacturer. I believe Land Rover use the same coolant but also recommend Morris ultra life Red OAT coolant. Will this do the job??
ULTRALIFE RED
ORGANIC ACID TECHNOLOGY ANTIFREEZE
Ultralife Red will protect all suitable engines from frost damage right down to -40oC (at 50% of total coolant volume). It also provides outstanding protection against rust and corrosion for all parts of the cooling system and is therefore recommended for all year round use. This Ethylene Glycol based antifreeze, which uses Organic Acid technology, is free from nitrites, amines, phosphates, borates and silicates. When used at the correct concentration coolants based on Organic Acid Inhibitor Technology are capable of providing extended operation compared to conventional antifreeze. This can be for up to 5 years or 250,000km in passenger cars and 500,000km in commercial vehicles, depending which is reached first.
Applications
Ultralife Red is suitable for the cooling systems of modern engines in cars, vans, trucks and contractors plant, where an OAT antifreeze is recommended.
Performance
Meets the requirements of the following
International Standards:
ASTM D3306
ASTM D 4985
SAE J 1034
BS 6580 (2010)
AFNOR NF R15-601 *
FFV Heft R443
CUNA NC 956-16
UNE 26361 - 88
JIS K 2234 *
NATO S 759
(* with the exception of reserve alkalinity)
Meets the performance requirements of the following OEM
specifications:
Chrysler MS 9176
Cummins CES 14603
Ford ESE M97B49-A, WSS-M97B44-D &ESD M97 B49-A
GM 1899 M, US 6277 M & OPEL GM QL130100
John Deere H 24 B1 & C1
Leyland Trucks LTS 22 AF 10
Mack 014GS 17004
MAN 248, 324 (SNF) & B&W D 36 5600
Mercedes MB 325.3,
Renault 41-01-001 - D
VAG TL 774 D/F/G, VW G12+
VOLVO VCS STD 418-0001
Scania TB 1451
DAF 74002
ULTRALIFE RED
ORGANIC ACID TECHNOLOGY ANTIFREEZE
Ultralife Red will protect all suitable engines from frost damage right down to -40oC (at 50% of total coolant volume). It also provides outstanding protection against rust and corrosion for all parts of the cooling system and is therefore recommended for all year round use. This Ethylene Glycol based antifreeze, which uses Organic Acid technology, is free from nitrites, amines, phosphates, borates and silicates. When used at the correct concentration coolants based on Organic Acid Inhibitor Technology are capable of providing extended operation compared to conventional antifreeze. This can be for up to 5 years or 250,000km in passenger cars and 500,000km in commercial vehicles, depending which is reached first.
Applications
Ultralife Red is suitable for the cooling systems of modern engines in cars, vans, trucks and contractors plant, where an OAT antifreeze is recommended.
Performance
Meets the requirements of the following
International Standards:
ASTM D3306
ASTM D 4985
SAE J 1034
BS 6580 (2010)
AFNOR NF R15-601 *
FFV Heft R443
CUNA NC 956-16
UNE 26361 - 88
JIS K 2234 *
NATO S 759
(* with the exception of reserve alkalinity)
Meets the performance requirements of the following OEM
specifications:
Chrysler MS 9176
Cummins CES 14603
Ford ESE M97B49-A, WSS-M97B44-D &ESD M97 B49-A
GM 1899 M, US 6277 M & OPEL GM QL130100
John Deere H 24 B1 & C1
Leyland Trucks LTS 22 AF 10
Mack 014GS 17004
MAN 248, 324 (SNF) & B&W D 36 5600
Mercedes MB 325.3,
Renault 41-01-001 - D
VAG TL 774 D/F/G, VW G12+
VOLVO VCS STD 418-0001
Scania TB 1451
DAF 74002
I used Motul, it is OAT and compatible. They have premixed and undiluted.
https://www.motul.com/ae/en-US/products/auto-cool-...
https://www.motul.com/ae/en-US/products/auto-cool-...
https://www.motul.com/ae/en-US/products/auto-cool-...
https://www.motul.com/ae/en-US/products/auto-cool-...
Hi guys, how do you replace the coolant, because removing the plastic screw on the radiator is not a good idea, I already did it and it broke the rubber washers that stick to it, there is an exact FORD replacement for the drain screw
but the radiator drain only holds 5 liters.
That's why I wanted to know how you do to drain the circuit completely.
Thanks in advance
P.S. The Motul replacement is identical to the original one
but the radiator drain only holds 5 liters.
That's why I wanted to know how you do to drain the circuit completely.
Thanks in advance
P.S. The Motul replacement is identical to the original one
Workshop manual states:-
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove front undertray.
3. Position suitable container to collect coolant.
4. Remove pressure cap from coolant reservoir.
5. Remove drain plug from radiator, allow coolant to drain.
6. Installation
7. Clean radiator drain plug.
8. Install and tighten drain plug.
9. Remove drain container.
10. Install front undertray.
11. Lower vehicle on ramp.
12. Fill cooling system with specified coolant mix to maximum level in coolant reservoir.
13. Install and tighten pressure cap.
14. Run engine until normal operating temperature is reached.
15. Stop engine, allow to cool down.
16. Re-check coolant level, top-up as necessary.
12ltr 50% water, 50% OAT Coolant (Arteco Havoline XLC only)
Do not mix OAT coolant with any glycol based anti-freeze.
I am only stating what is in the AM V8 Vantage official workshop manual for coolant change, key is to remove the coolant cap.
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove front undertray.
3. Position suitable container to collect coolant.
4. Remove pressure cap from coolant reservoir.
5. Remove drain plug from radiator, allow coolant to drain.
6. Installation
7. Clean radiator drain plug.
8. Install and tighten drain plug.
9. Remove drain container.
10. Install front undertray.
11. Lower vehicle on ramp.
12. Fill cooling system with specified coolant mix to maximum level in coolant reservoir.
13. Install and tighten pressure cap.
14. Run engine until normal operating temperature is reached.
15. Stop engine, allow to cool down.
16. Re-check coolant level, top-up as necessary.
12ltr 50% water, 50% OAT Coolant (Arteco Havoline XLC only)
Do not mix OAT coolant with any glycol based anti-freeze.
I am only stating what is in the AM V8 Vantage official workshop manual for coolant change, key is to remove the coolant cap.
Edited by SHIFTY on Tuesday 24th September 10:39
spainconection said:
Hi guys, how do you replace the coolant, because removing the plastic screw on the radiator is not a good idea, I already did it and it broke the rubber washers that stick to it, there is an exact FORD replacement for the drain screw
but the radiator drain only holds 5 liters.
That's why I wanted to know how you do to drain the circuit completely.
Thanks in advance
P.S. The Motul replacement is identical to the original one
Now, that would perhaps explain why my main dealer invoiced me only 6 litres of "coolant antifreeze" (1R12-322666-AA-PK) instead of 14 litres (17MY V8 Vantage S).but the radiator drain only holds 5 liters.
That's why I wanted to know how you do to drain the circuit completely.
Thanks in advance
P.S. The Motul replacement is identical to the original one
Their official explanation was that those 6 litres are neat/unmixed. I wonder now if that is true.
The workshops make it easy, they don't usually remove the caps because it is a breakage problem, they prefer to unscrew the radiator outlet hose to empty it
if it has a little more than 5 liters, because I had another 5 liter container left, for almost half, and that was even though I had containers, to complete 12 liters
if it has a little more than 5 liters, because I had another 5 liter container left, for almost half, and that was even though I had containers, to complete 12 liters
Edited by spainconection on Wednesday 25th September 21:29
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