Antifreeze

[Kernow]

What is the recommended Brand / type of antifreeze for a 1986 Merkur xr4ti
Thanks in advance

[Xr4MerkurMike]

I use Motorcraft green

[Kernow]

Thanks mike

[John Brennan]

Anyone know of reasons why/why not to use major brands e.g., Prestone, etc?

[dunhamr1]

Anyone know of reasons why/why not to use major brands e.g., Prestone, etc?

Everything that I've read is less about brand and more about "Use the green stuff."

[Mike McCreight]

It's more important to ensure regular changes, than whatever you decide to put in it, IMHO.
Next to brake fluid, it's the most neglected fluid I see after 40+ years of working on motor vehicles.

[eaton53]

It's more important to ensure regular changes, than whatever you decide to put in it, IMHO.
Next to brake fluid, it's the most neglected fluid I see after 40+ years of working on motor vehicles.

How often, keeping in mind that the car is driven about 1K miles a year?

[Mike McCreight]

I can't remember the capacity of the factory XR setup, (anyone??) but generally, for the minimal investment in fluids, I try to remember to change mine every 2 years.
Brake fluid goes every year.