FORD 2000 Mustang - Manual (Page 150)

9. Check the coolant level in the reservoir before
you drive your vehicle the next few times (with the
engine cool).
10. If necessary, add a 50/50 mixture of engine
coolant and distilled water to the engine coolant
reservoir until the coolant level is at the “cold fill
level” as listed on the reservoir.
Recycled engine coolant
Ford Motor Company recommends the use of a
recycled engine coolant produced by Ford-approved
processes.
Not all coolant recycling processes produce coolant
which meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A. Use
of a recycled engine coolant which does not meet
the Ford specification may harm engine and cooling
system components.
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.
Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in
Adding engine coolant in this chapter.
Severe climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than
–36° C [–34° F]):
• it may be necessary to increase the coolant
concentration above 50%.
• NEVER increase the coolant concentration
above 60%.
• increased engine coolant concentrations
above 60% will decrease the overheat
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