Hybrid engine coolant

[samesea2012]

Hello,

I've had my hybrid lariat for a few days im really loving it so far.

early today while driving i got a low windshield wiper fluid warning. i popped the hood and there was basically nothing in there. ok, whatever, im not sure if thats the responsibility of the factory or the dealer during delivery but no big deal, i can buy some and fill it myself. so i did.

however, i also noticed the engine coolant was below the mininum line as shown by this picture. note the green sticker on top of the container:

I ended buying this coolant at the advice of the auto parts guy:

but i checked the manual for the spec and it mentions "yellow" coolant, the fact that it says "asian vehicles" is kinda throwing me off as well.

I want to make sure i bought the right coolant before i throw it in the engine. also whats the deal with the 2 caps?

thanks in advance for any insights someone might be able to provide...

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[Big_T]

They sold you the wrong coolant. Do not use that. Only use coolant meeting the spec as called out in the owners manual.

There are 2 coolant tanks because the hybrid battery has its own cooling system.

Complain to your dealer about the very poor pre delivery inspection they did. I would call Ford and advise them as well. Ford depends on their dealer to actually perform their pre delivery inspection.

Edit - Link to correct Ford coolant -
https://www.motorcraft.com/us/en_us...ts/yellow-prediluted-antifreeze-coolants.html

 

[samesea2012]

They sold you the wrong coolant. Do not use that. Only use coolant meeting the spec as called out in the owners manual.

There are 2 coolant tanks because the hybrid battery has its own cooling system.

Complain to your dealer about the very poor pre delivery inspection they did. I would call Ford and advise them as well. Ford depends on their dealer to actually perform their pre delivery inspection.

thanks, im glad i double-checked before putting anything in. im gonna go back and exchange the coolant for the correct one tomorrow. i'll also shoot an email to the dealer letting them know...

 

[samesea2012]

They sold you the wrong coolant. Do not use that. Only use coolant meeting the spec as called out in the owners manual.

There are 2 coolant tanks because the hybrid battery has its own cooling system.

Complain to your dealer about the very poor pre delivery inspection they did. I would call Ford and advise them as well. Ford depends on their dealer to actually perform their pre delivery inspection.

Edit - Link to correct Ford coolant -
https://www.motorcraft.com/us/en_us...ts/yellow-prediluted-antifreeze-coolants.html

im assuming then the green sticker is un-related?

 

[Phillipjon]

Under factory warranty!

 

[Big_T]

im assuming then the green sticker is un-related?

They use all kinds of marks and colors during production.

 

[Rob Cactus Gray]

You should have the dealer add the motorcraft coolant. I would never combine two different coolants. It is the dealers job to fill the windshield wiper fluid and coolant tanks. Coolant runs low as it cycles into the system and it was their job to fill it up and get the air out. I highly doubt they bled the air out since it is low. Take it in!

Hybrids have two cooling systems. Photos below are examples of a Prius but should give you a general idea of functionality.

more info here

 

[8211badger]

Poor effort from the techs at your dealer. Guess they were hurrying to get home for the holidays. I'd go show them.

 

[ffoc01]

Agreed, it's too new for you to have to worry about adding ANY fluids. Even the washer fluid should have been topped off before delivery. And yea, use Ford's VC13 if you have to top it off in the future. Far in the future. Like after the 3y/36k mi warranty is up future.

That green coolant you were sold was only used by Ford for about two years between 2010-2011. Ford had changed their coolant twice since then.

 

[Redneck Garage]

Hello,

I've had my hybrid lariat for a few days im really loving it so far.

early today while driving i got a low windshield wiper fluid warning. i popped the hood and there was basically nothing in there. ok, whatever, im not sure if thats the responsibility of the factory or the dealer during delivery but no big deal, i can buy some and fill it myself. so i did.

thanks in advance for any insights someone might be able to provide...

Personally, before I went to the dealership and got the - you'll have to leave it with us to check it out - probably be ready tomorrow - treatment I would buy the correct antifreeze and do it myself. I would rather go to the dentist than a dealer service lane so only when absolutely necessary will I drop off anything to them. Yes for sure they should have done it but the minimum wage PDI dip$%#$ couldnt even get that right - LOL

 

[TRUCKHEF]

Looks like you got this sorted out but I just wanna put this out there for anyone else who gets in a similar situation. Its a BRAND NEW TRUCK, you shouldn't have to do anything besides put gas in it and drive, don't go to a random parts shop and put some random stuff in your car. Take it right back to the dealer and raise hell, this is beyond unacceptable...

If you don't wanna waste time with their lousy service, go to the parts dept. get the original motorcraft coolant meant for the truck, and tell the manager you're not paying for anything and bill it to ford warranty, if they say no take them outside and show them the coolant tank...

 

[Ponypower50]

This is a new Truck, bring it back to the dealer to top off the fluids.

 

[mavmav]

Someone knows what would be replacement option except OEM Motorcraft Part Number VC-13DL-G ? What coolant you can use if VC-13DL-G is not available? according to SDS it is ETHYLENE GLYCOL based coolant.

 

[Veer]

Hi, what was the outcome? Did they find the leak? I have 20k miles and now low on coolant, added more and its getting lower now. There is no leaks on the driveway or smell in the engine bay.

 

[srfdude44]

IF anyone out there is still interested, the Peak with the yellow label is not only compatible, it is Approved by Ford, with the same spec.
Ford WSS-M97B57-A2

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