FORD 2002 Mustang v.1 - Manual (Page 216)

• Do not add/mix an orange-colored, extended
life coolant such as Motorcraft Speciality
Orange Engine Coolant, VC-2 (US) or
CXC-209 (Canada), meeting Ford
specification WSS-M97B44–D with the
factory-filled coolant. Mixing Motorcraft
Speciality Orange Engine Coolant or any
orange-colored extended life product with your
factory filled coolant can result in degraded
corrosion protection.
• A large amount of water without engine coolant
may be added, in case of emergency, to reach a
vehicle service location. In this instance, the
cooling system must be drained and refilled with a
50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled
water as soon as possible. Water alone (without
engine coolant) can cause engine damage from
corrosion, overheating or freezing.
• Do not use alcohol, methanol or brine or any
engine coolants mixed with alcohol or
methanol antifreeze (coolant). Alcohol and
other liquids can cause engine damage from
overheating or freezing.
• Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to
the coolant. These can be harmful and
compromise the corrosion protection of the
engine coolant.
• Do not mix with recycled coolant unless from
a Ford-approved recycling process (see Use of
Recycled Engine Coolant
section).
To avoid personal injury, make sure the
engine is cool before unscrewing the coolant
pressure relief cap. The cooling system is under
pressure; steam and hot liquid can come out
forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly.
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