Wrong Coolant

MERCURY SABLE
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JEFFGG
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I just bought a 2000 Mecury Sable, 3.0, Vulcan 6.
It has yellow coolant in it, manual says do not use!
Local mechanic says its fine, no harm done. Ford tells me I need a flush and old green installed, fine with me, but what damage could have been done?
thanks jeffgg
Nov 28, 2007 at 5:36 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Depending on the coolant, and it's PH balance, it might affect, rubbers, hoses or be detrimental to alloy components, I would suggest you flush the system and replace with coolant recommended by manufacturer.

Mark (mhpautos)
Nov 28, 2007 at 9:32 AM
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