FORD 2000 Mustang - Manual (Page 145)

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” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir.
• 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.
Adding engine coolant
Use only Ford Premium Engine Coolant
E2FZ-19549-AA (in Canada, Motorcraft
CXC-8-B) or a premium engine coolant that
meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A.
• DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine
Coolant F6AZ-19544-AA (orange in color).
• DO NOT USE a DEX-COOL௡ engine coolant
or an equivalent engine coolant that meets
Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D.
• DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol antifreeze
or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or
methanol antifreeze.
• DO NOT USE supplemental coolant additives
in your vehicle. These additives may harm
your engine’s cooling system.
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