Gadgetjq Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 A heads up to those who'd never ever (well hardly ever) purchase parts or services from their Ford dealership, they might actually have the best pricing around. A few weeks ago I purchased a gallon of Motorcraft Orange coolant/antifreeze concentrate on Amazon for about $28. I'd checked pricing at local auto stores and found the best price online. Like so many (especially those of my vintage) I figured the highest price would be at the dealership and didn't even ask them. Today I was there anyway so ventured over to the parts counter to ask..."what's your price for a gallon of Motorcraft Orange Coolant Concentrate with the friends and family discount?" He looked at his computer and announced...."$17.88". "What?" said I" "too much?" said he. "I'll take a gallon" I announced before he could realize his error. But yes, really, the dealer price for the 'real' Motorcraft product is about the same price as DexCool and some of the other orange impersonators on store shelves so why not go with Ford's stuff! Bottom line (and my point) before dismissing your dealership check their pricing on items. You might be surprised. Cheers! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sage Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 The dealer does have some good prices on some parts, I always check the online dealers as well. Sometimes their tire prices are hard to beat, I imagine it also depends on the dealer. I checked with my dealer on the cargo cover and the parts guy stated there was no discount as there just was not much of a mark up. I showed him a printout of a Ford dealer internet price with free shipping, he checked wit the parts manager and sold me the cover at the same price. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27Sport Posted July 26, 2019 Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 Or you can buy the Prestone longer life coolant at the auto parts store for $15.99. It’s the exact same stuff as Prestone is the supplier for Ford’s coolant. It’s compatible will any and all coolant regardless of color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgetjq Posted July 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, 27Sport said: Or you can buy the Prestone longer life coolant at the auto parts store for $15.99. Actually the Prestone product is available right now (Walmart) for under $11 per gallon for the concentrate. It's a great deal for anyone pinching pennies. Here's the rub. As you tour through all of these Edge forums there's a LOT of information about coolant, much of it contradictory. So then you visit coolant centric sites which become even more confusing. Ford hasn't helped with all of it's changes from green to yellow to orange and, in some cases, back to green again. In the end I felt a lot more comfortable using the 'real' Motorcraft stuff. To me it's worth another $13 and change (difference between MC and Prestone for two gallons of concentrate) to be absolutely certain. Edited July 26, 2019 by Gadgetjq 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27Sport Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 8 hours ago, Gadgetjq said: Actually the Prestone product is available right now (Walmart) for under $11 per gallon for the concentrate. It's a great deal for anyone pinching pennies. Here's the rub. As you tour through all of these Edge forums there's a LOT of information about coolant, much of it contradictory. So then you visit coolant centric sites which become even more confusing. Ford hasn't helped with all of it's changes from green to yellow to orange and, in some cases, back to green again. In the end I felt a lot more comfortable using the 'real' Motorcraft stuff. To me it's worth another $13 and change (difference between MC and Prestone for two gallons of concentrate) to be absolutely certain. Well that Prestone is the "real" Motorcraft stuff, just in a red container. To each his own though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1004ron Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 9 hours ago, 27Sport said: Well that Prestone is the "real" Motorcraft stuff, just in a red container. To each his own though. Do you have any reliable sources confirming that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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