Replacement Of Oil Bypass Filter; Inspection Of Cooling System - Ford TRADER Workshop Manual

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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES
REPLACEMENT OF OIL BYPASS FILTER
1 . Remove the oil bypass filter with a suitable wrench.
2. Use a clean rag to wipe off the mounting surface on the
engine.
3. Apply a small amount of clean engine oil to the rubber seal
of the new filter.
4. Install the oil bypass filter and tighten it by hand.
5. Start the engine and check for leaks.
6. Check the oil level and add oil if necessary.
Oil bypass filter capacity:
0.6 liter (0.63 US qt, 0.53 Imp qt)
INSPECTION OF COOUNG SYSTEM
Warning
• Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is
hot.
• Wrap a thick cloth around the cap before removing
it.
• When removing the radiator cap, loosen it slowly
to the first stop until the pressure in the radiator is
released, and then remove it.
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Coolant level (Engine cola)
1. Verify that the coolant level is near the coolant inlet port.
2. Verify that the coolant level in the coolant reservoir is be-
tween the FULL and LOW marks. Add coolant if necessary.
Coolant quality
1. Verify that there is no buildup of rust or scale around the
radiator cap or coolant inlet port.
2. Verify that coolant is free of oil.
Replace the coolant
if
necessary.
Coolant leakage
1. Connect a radiator tester (commercially available) and the
SST to the coolant inlet
~ort.
2. Apply 88 kPa (0.9 kg/cm , 13
psi)
pressure to the system.
3. Verify that the pressure is held.
If not, check for coolant leakage.