satryn Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 Hey all Just bought a 2013 Ford Edge Sel! I was checking the oil to see how clean it was when i noticed the engine coolant was pretty low and the cap was loose. Its about an inch or 2 lower than the minimum level mark. Im a newb when it comes to this stuff and am wondering if 2 inches below the fill line could have damaged the engine in anyway. Im going to top it up asap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRbillZ Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 No. Just fill it up with water or the.... CORRECT ... Coolant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 Distilled water only please, you can find at any grocery store. No tap or sparkling or ... water You can also use a "universal" coolant to top off, such as 50/50 Prestone or Zerex brands. Should meet or exceed Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D2 / ASTM D 3306 For example: PRESTONE https://www.amazon.com/Prestone-AF2100-Extended-Life-Antifreeze/dp/B000GKTYNI/ Meets or exceeds ASTM D-3306, ASTM D-4985 ZEREX https://www.amazon.com/Zerex-ZXG05RU1-G-05-Antifreeze-Coolant/dp/B0033QQ4VW/ Meets or exceeds ASTM D3306, ASTM D6210 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satryn Posted June 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 Thanks all. I was going to go buy the Motocraft brand recommended by the manual. But they say the coolant should be Orange but when i look into the reserve it appears pinkish to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 (edited) It does kinda look pinkish from pics I have seen on the net, nothing to worry about. But safest is definitely either distilled water OR Motorcraft coolant (prediluted if you dont want to worry). To save money get the Motorcraft concentrated coolant, mix 1/2 the amount you need 50/50 with distilled water, and pour it in. Edited June 16, 2016 by WWWPerfA_ZN0W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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