2012 Ford Focus What antifreze should i use?

2012 FORD FOCUS
15,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SK8420
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I herd its the Orange one but can i put in the green one ,,does it really matter?
Jul 20, 2015 at 3:34 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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No, you shouldn't mix them.
Jul 20, 2015 at 9:25 AM
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SK8420
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No i dont want to mix them,,,im doing a flush ,,and wondering if i can put the green one or which one should i use?
Jul 20, 2015 at 9:45 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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No, you shouldn't. The green coolant contains silicates and will accelerate cooling system corrosion.
Jul 20, 2015 at 9:47 AM
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SK8420
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So i should only use the Orange coolant?theres this preston green one that sayes all makes any model,i cant use that one either.
Jul 20, 2015 at 10:16 AM
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MIKE SCHLICK
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No orange only
May 9, 2016 at 1:39 AM
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