Which coolant?

Chickabiddybex

Hi, I feel like a ding bat for asking this but which type of coolant do I need for an Endura-E engine?

It's a 1998 Ford Fiesta 1.3

Was topping up the oil (super easy to find out which oil needed!) and I saw I'm low on coolant - "no problem!" I thought "it's all the same!" I thought.
Well I've had a look and there are different types XD

Help?

OddballJamie

What colour is the current coolant?
I generally go with the same colour again or buy the one for all types of coolants.

westwood68

At that age, I'd just stick the cheap blue stuff in and change it every couple of years.

The Red/Orange type will last longer but I'd rather do more frequent changes.

When it comes down to it, those are really the only two choices for an older engine. Anything else you read is just marketing bollox.

Concentrated Comma blue Antifreeze from the local factors is probably the cheapest option and quite adequate

Retrogamer

Ideally the coolant should be drained and replaced every 2 or 5 years depending on the type of coolant it uses.

It will still protect your vehicle against freezing coolant in winter, but the anti corrosive properties break down and it can turn acidic and start corroding the inside of the engine and on some cars premature head gasket failure.

You would need to know ideally what coolant was put in it the last time it was drained because the two shouldn't be mixed.

Strider590

Provided it's got a good mix (antifreeze/water) in already, It'll probably be fine topped up with water........

Chickabiddybex

Thanks guys!

I don't plan on keeping it longer than 2 years so blue and cheap it is!