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Engine coolant check, Checking the engine coolant, Adding engine coolant – FORD 2013 Fiesta v.1 User Manual

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ENGINE COOLANT CHECK

Checking the Engine Coolant

The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the
intervals listed in scheduled maintenance information.

Note: Make sure that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks on
the coolant reservoir.

Note: For best results, coolant concentration should be tested with a
refractometer such as Rotunda tool 300-ROB75240E available from your
dealer. Ford does not recommend the use of hydrometers or coolant test
strips for measuring coolant concentrations.

Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. The level may extend beyond the
MAX mark.

If the level is at the MIN mark, add coolant immediately.

Note: Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use engine
coolant/antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified
function and vehicle location.

Adding Engine Coolant

WARNING: Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot.
Steam and scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system

can burn you badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts.

WARNING: Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer
fluid container. If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant

could make it difficult to see through the windshield.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure the
engine is cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap.

The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come
out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly.

WARNING: Do not add coolant further than the MAX mark.

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2013 Fiesta (fie)
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