FORD 2003 Explorer v.5 - Manual (Page 235)

When the engine is cold, check the
level of the engine coolant in the
reservoir.
• The engine coolant should be at
the “cold fill level” or within the
“cold fill range” as listed on the
engine coolant reservoir
(depending upon application).
• Refer to the Scheduled
Maintenance Guide for service
interval schedules.
• Be sure to read and understand
Precautions when servicing
your vehicle in this chapter.
If the engine coolant has not been
checked at the recommended
interval, the engine coolant reservoir
may become low or empty. If the
reservoir is low or empty, add
engine coolant to the reservoir.
Refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter.
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
When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant
and distilled water. Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir, when the
engine is cool, until the appropriate fill level is obtained.
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.
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.
• Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored), VC-7–A (VC-7–B in Oregon), meeting Ford
Specification WSS-M97B51–A1.
2003 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
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