Adding Engine Coolant - Ford 1996 Escort Manual

1. Before you remove the radiator cap, turn the
engine off and let it cool. Even when the
engine is cool, be careful when you remove
the radiator cap.
2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth
around the cap and turn it slowly
counterclockwise to the first stop.
3. Step back while the pressure releases.
4. When you are sure that all the pressure has
been released, use the cloth to press, turn,
and remove cap.
5. Stand away from the radiator opening. Hot
steam may blow out or hot engine coolant
may even splash out.

Adding Engine Coolant

Never remove the coolant recovery cap
while the engine is running or hot.
To find out how much engine coolant mixture
your vehicle's coolant system can hold, see Refill
capacities for fluids in the Index.
Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid is an
optimized formula that will protect all metals
and rubber elastomers used in Ford engines for
four years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km). It is not
necessary and not recommended to use
supplemental coolant additives in your gasoline
powered vehicle. These additives may harm
your engine cooling system. Follow the
recommended service interval for changing your
engine coolant.
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