What is the best coolant to use?

1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD
90,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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VIDEOGAMER88
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Just looking for what's the best coolant to use in these 4.6 L.
May 13, 2023 at 3:31 AM
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STEVE W.
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That year uses older conventional green coolant. They didn't switch to anything special until the next year. It holds 14.1 quarts for a full fill. They also used a long-life version of the green coolant but only in Oregon.
May 14, 2023 at 11:49 AM
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