Maintenance and specifications – FORD 2005 GT User Manual

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When the engine is cold, check the level of the engine coolant in the
reservoirs.
• The engine coolant level should

be maintained at the bottom of
the lower baffle in the coolant
reservoir and the bottom of the
upper baffle in the intercooler
reservoir (or to the sight
windows, if equipped).

• Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide chapter 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.

Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam and
scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you

badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts.

Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid
container. If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could

make it difficult to see through the windshield.

Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored),

VC-7–A (U.S., except CA, OR and NM), VC-7–B (CA, OR and NM),
meeting Ford Specification WSS-M97B51–A1.

2005 GT (gto)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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