Maintenance and Specifications
2.
pressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (a translucent plastic bottle) .
Slowly turn cap counterclockwise (left) until pressure begins to release.
When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolant
3.
4.
Step back while the pressure releases.
When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use the
cloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap.
5.
Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture (see
above) , to within the “COLD FILL RANGE” or the “FULL COLD” level on
the reservoir. If you removed the radiator cap in an overflow system, fill
the radiator until the coolant is visible and radiator is almost full.
6.
Replace the cap. Turn until tightly installed. (Cap must be tightly
installed to prevent coolant loss.)
After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration (refer
to Checkin g en gin e coola nt). If the concentration is not 50/50
(
concentration. It may take several drains and additions to obtain a 50/50
coolant concentration.
protection to –34° F/–36° C), drain some coolant and adjust the
Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in the coolant
reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle. If
necessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of engine coolant and
distilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper level.
If you have to add more than 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) of engine coolant per
month, have your authorized dealer check the engine cooling system.
Your cooling system may have a leak. Operating an engine with a low
level of coolant can result in engine overheating and possible engine
damage.
Recycled engine coolant
Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine
coolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet
available.
Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate
manner. Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recycling
and disposing of automotive fluids.
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2005
Focus (foc)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
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| Model Year | 2005 |
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