Lincoln Mountaineer 1997 - Manual (Page 147)

1. Before you remove the coolant
recovery cap, turn the engine off
and let it cool. Even when the
engine is cool, be careful when
removing the recovery cap. Wrap a
thick cloth around the cap for safe
removal.
2. When the engine is cool, lift the
cap.
3. Step back while pressure
releases.
4. When you are sure that all the
pressure has been released,
remove the recovery cap.
5. Stand away from the reservoir
opening; hot steam may blow out
or hot engine coolant may even
splash out.
6. Add engine coolant until the
level is between the MAX and MIN
lines on the engine coolant
recovery reservoir.
Follow the recommended service
interval for changing engine
coolant as outlined in the Service
Guide. For coolant recovery
reservoir capacity, refer to
Lubricant specifications in the
Capacities and specifications
chapter.
RADIATOR
COOLANT
ONLY
MAX
MIN
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