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Maintenance and care – FORD 2001 Focus User Manual

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Maintenance and care

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If the engine coolant reservoir has

become completely empty, have the

engine cooling system inspected

and refilled by a qualified service

technician.
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

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

windschield, engine coolant could

make it difficult to see through

the windshield.

The cooling system in your vehicle

is filled with either greenĆcolored

Motorcraft Premium Engine

Coolant meeting Ford specification

ESEĆM97B44ĆA or yellowĆcolored

Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine

Coolant meeting Ford specification

WSSĆM97B51ĆA1. To determine

your vehicle's coolant type (color),

check your coolant reservoir.