Ford 1997 Contour Manual page 191

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Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a responsible
manner. Follow your community's regulations and standards for
recycling and disposing of automotive fluids.
Coolant refill capacity
To find out how much fluid your vehicle's cooling system can
hold, refer to Refill capacities in the Capacities and specifications
chapter.
Have your dealer check the engine cooling system for leaks if
you have to add more than a quart (liter) of engine coolant per
month.
Severe winter climate
If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than -34˚F [-36˚C]),
it may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration above
50%. Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle is such that the coolant
will not freeze at the temperature level in which you drive
during winter months. Never increase the engine coolant
concentration above 60%. Leave a 50/50 mixture of engine
coolant and water in your vehicle year-round in non-extreme
climates.
Power Steering Fluid
Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
With the power steering system at operating temperature,
switch off the engine. The fluid level should be up to the MAX
marking on the transparent reservoir.
If it drops to or below the MIN mark, top off with the specified
fluid.
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