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What kind of antifreeze does the 2012 Ford Focus require?
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The 2012 Ford Focus uses eco-friendly coolant specifically made for American vehicles. This is the coolant that will be included by default in your Ford vehicle and what a dealership will use during maintenance. If you had it replaced by a third-party mechanic, it's advisable to confirm with them the type of coolant used. It's risky to mix different coolant types as it can cause corrosion in your cooling system. If you're unsure about the coolant in your car, I suggest topping it up with distilled water temporarily until you can determine the type. While this may reduce cooling efficiency, it won't harm your engine if done this way.
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According to the Motorcraft chart, vehicles from 2012 and beyond should use orange antifreeze. For model years 2004 to 2011, yellow antifreeze is recommended, and green coolant was never considered for the Focus.
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The coolant recommended for the 2012 Ford Focus is green full-strength silicate antifreeze.
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Prestone's Universal Prime Green Full Strength Silicate Antifreeze is a great coolant choice for the 2012 Ford Focus.
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I agree with Stephen. The color orange is actually a feature in my 2012 Ford Focus, so why the confusion about that?
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Stephen is correct. These webpages must be held accountable for providing inaccurate information to those who are misinformed.
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