Any new coolants in the last ten years?

[oldmodman]

I am using (still) Ford Gold extended Life Coolant.

Does Ford or anyone else make a newer formulation that has any benefits?

I remember reading a post by Sid that one of the coolants can leave a "grit" deposit in the bottom of the radiator, and he had a picture of the crud that he had dug out of one of his radiators.

I sure don't want to end up using whatever stuff that is.

Don't mind paying more if there is a superior product available. At one time I was even going to go with the Evans waterless coolant but it is just easier to flush and replace my coolant on a regular basis.


Just found Sid's posts. They are in this thread. And he is writing an article about coolant contamination and degradation. He said it should be up this year.
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/greasy-spoon-418/925012-aluminum-block-coolant.html

 

[UnleashedBeast]

Sid is more of a coolant guru than I am, he is the man to answer this question.

Call me if we start talking about engine lubricants. HAHA!

 

[SID297]

The issue I was seeing was with Ford Gold coolant. The problem is that it's loaded with silicates that precipitate out of the solution, leaving deposits in your cooling system. I was planning on using Shell Rotella ELC in a few gas powered engines, but I think I'm going to use Shell Rotella Ultra ELC. It's a newer formulation.