Summary
Motorcraft Orange coolant data, from Motorcraft's own source. Motorcraft Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant is a 50/50 premix ethylene glycol-based coolant listed by Ford Motor Company. The manufacturer lists 3 OEM or industry spec codes, including WSS-M97B44-D2.
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Motorcraft Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant · Premix 50/50 · lists WSS-M97B44-D2
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Specifications
| Brand | Motorcraft |
|---|---|
| Maker | Ford Motor Company |
| Product | Motorcraft Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant |
| Part numbers (as published) | VC-3DIL-B, VC-3DIL-BD |
| Sizes (as published) | 1 U.S. gal., 55 U.S. gal. |
| Base glycol | Ethylene glycol |
| Colour | Orange |
| Premix or concentrate | Premix 50/50 |
| OEM / industry specs listed | WSS-M97B44-D2, GMW 3420, GM 6277M |
| ASTM standards listed | ASTM D3306 |
| Freeze point (as published) | -34 °F (-36.7 °C) |
| Not published by the maker | Chemistry, Service life claim, Free-of claims, Datasheet. Check the product label or ask the manufacturer. |
| Source | manufacturer page |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 |
Specs and approvals listed by the manufacturer
- Meets WSS-M97B44-D2 per Motorcraft (Ford)
- Meets GMW 3420 per Motorcraft (GM)
- Meets GM 6277M per Motorcraft (GM)
- Meets ASTM D3306 per Motorcraft (industry test standard)
Manufacturer wording: Approved to Ford Specification WSS-M97B44-D2. Meets or exceeds the requirements of WSS-M97B44-D2, GMW 3420 (superseded GM 6277M) and ASTM D 3306.
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What the manufacturer says it is for
Orange-colored, longer-life, ethylene glycol-based antifreeze/coolant for use in gasoline and diesel engines, and electric motors.
Quoted from the manufacturer's page. Coolant.com has not verified fitment for any vehicle, and a listed make or year range is the manufacturer's statement, not ours.
Alternatives that list the same spec
Other coolants whose makers list at least one of the same OEM codes as Motorcraft Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant. More shared codes first. Match the exact code in your manual, and do not mix chemistries when topping up.
| Product | Same code(s) |
|---|---|
| Zerex Dex-Cool Concentrate Coolant Zerex · OAT · Concentrate | GM 6277M, GMW 3420, WSS-M97B44-D2 |
| Zerex Dex-Cool Ready To Use Coolant Zerex · OAT · Premix 50/50 | GM 6277M, GMW 3420 |
| PEAK DEX-COOL 50/50 Prediluted Antifreeze + Coolant PEAK · OAT · Premix 50/50 | GM 6277M, GMW 3420 |
| PEAK DEX-COOL Concentrate Antifreeze + Coolant PEAK · OAT · Concentrate | GM 6277M, GMW 3420 |
| Prestone MAX All Vehicles Antifreeze + Coolant Prestone · not published · not published | GM 6277M, GMW 3420 |
| Prestone Platinum All Vehicles Antifreeze + Coolant Prestone · not published · Concentrate and Premix 50/50 | GM 6277M, GMW 3420 |
Compatibility notes
- If your owner's manual calls for WSS-M97B44-D2, Motorcraft lists that code for this product. Read the exact wording above, and confirm against your manual.
- Colour is listed as Orange. Colour is a dye, not a spec, so two coolants of the same colour can be different chemistries. See coolant colours explained.
- Sold premixed: pour as supplied. Do not add water unless the label says to.
Note: Chemistry type is not named on the page.
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Sources
Sources
- Motorcraft product page (status on 22 Oct 2026: 403 to automated check; page read via fetch 2026-10-22)