FORD 2005 E-450 v.3 - Manual (Page 204)

Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and water
concentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above
60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly. A
50–50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following:
• Freeze protection down to -34°F (-36°C).
• Boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
• Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion.
• Enables calibrated gauges to work properly.
When the engine is cold, check the
level of the engine coolant in the
reservoir.
• The engine coolant should be at
the “FULL COLD” level or within
the “COLD FILL RANGE” as
listed on the engine coolant
reservoir (depending upon
application).
• Refer to scheduled maintenance
information 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.
Note: 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
When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant
and distilled water. Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir, when the
engine is cool, until the appropriate fill level is obtained.
COLD FILL LEVEL
2005 Econoline (eco)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
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