Maintenance and specifications – FORD 2002 Mustang v.1 User Manual

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Refer to the chart on the coolant container

to ensure the coolant concentration in your
vehicle will provide adequate freeze
protection at the temperatures in which you
drive in the winter months.

If you drive in extremely hot climates:
It is still necessary to maintain the coolant

concentration above 40%.

NEVER decrease the coolant concentration

below 40%.

Decreased engine coolant concentrations

below 40% will decrease the corrosion
protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.

Decreased engine coolant concentrations

below 40% will decrease the freeze
protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.

Refer to the chart on the coolant container

to ensure the coolant concentration in your
vehicle will provide adequate protection at
the temperatures in which you drive.

Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates
should use a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and
distilled water for optimum cooling system and
engine protection.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
AUTOMOTIVE FUELS

Important safety precautions

Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in
an overfilled tank may cause leakage and

lead to fuel spray and fire.

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