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Maintenance and care – FORD 2000 F-150 User Manual

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an accurate temperature readout from the engine coolant

gauge.

The engine coolant must be maintained at the correct fluid level
and concentration to work properly. If the engine coolant fluid
level and concentration is not maintained correctly, damage to
the engine and cooling system may result.

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.

Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use engine
coolant, antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its

specified function and vehicle location.

COLD FILL

RANGE

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