1996 Mercury Grand Marquis coolant reservoir

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Engine Coolant
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Checking the Engine Coolant
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NOTE: Be sure to read and understand
Precautions When Servicing Your
Vehicleat the beginning of this chapter.
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RWARNING
The cooling fan is automatic and may
come on at any time. Always disconnect
the negative terminal of the battery before
working near the fan.
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Your vehicle's coolant protects your engine from
overheating in the summer and from freezing in
the winter. Check the level of the coolant at least
once a month. Simply look at the engine coolant
reservoir located in the engine compartment. To
locate the reservoir, see the diagram of your
vehicle's engine underEngine Type, in this
chapter.
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The coolant additives also protect the entire
cooling system from internal passageway
corrosion and these additives lubricate the water
pump. The coolant should be serviced as noted
in theMaintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet.
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half page art:0010761-CThe engine coolant recovery reservoir
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Checking hoses
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Inspect all engine and heater system hoses and
hose connections for deterioration, leaks, and
loose hose clamps as specified in theMaintenance
Schedule and Recordbooklet. Repair or replace
with Motorcraft hoses or equivalent as necessary.
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Adding engine coolant
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RWARNING
Do not put engine coolant in the container
for the windshield washer fluid.
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If sprayed to clean the glass, engine coolant or
antifreeze could make it difficult to see through
the windshield.
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RWARNING
Never remove the pressure cap while the
engine is running or hot.
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Follow these steps to avoid personal injury that
can be caused by escaping steam or engine
coolant.
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1. Before you remove the cap, turn the engine
off and let it cool. Even when the engine is
cool, be careful when you remove the
pressure cap.
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2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick towel
around the cap and turn it slowly
counterclockwise to unscrew.
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3. Step back while the pressure releases.
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4. When you are sure that all the pressure has
been released, use the cloth to press the cap
down, turn it, and remove it.
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5. Stand away from the reservoir opening. Hot
steam may blow out or hot engine coolant
may even splash out.
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To find out how much engine coolant mixture
your vehicle's coolant system can hold, seeRefill
capacities for fluidsin the Index.
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Add engine coolant only to the recovery
reservoir.If the coolant level is low, add a 50/50
or appropriate mixture of water and the type of
engine coolant that Ford specifies. You may add
water by itself only in an emergency, but you
should replace it with a 50/50 or appropriate
mixture as soon as possible.
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Have your dealer check the engine cooling
system for leaks if you have to add more than a
quart (liter) of engine coolant more than once a
month.
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With the engine OFF and cool, remove the
pressure cap, located on the coolant reservoir.
Remove the heater hose and clamp, located
on the rear of the intake manifold.
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Add a 50/50 mixture of specified coolant and
water to the coolant reservoir. Refer toRefill
Capacitieslater in this chapter for the correct
amount. Add coolant to the reservoir until
the coolant continuously flows out of the tube
in the rear of engine. Reattach hose and
secure clamp.
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Continue to fill the reservoir until the coolant
is at the FULL COLD level.
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Reinstall the pressure cap to the fully
installed position.
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Start and idle the engine until the radiator
upper hose is warm (this indicates the
thermostat is open and coolant is flowing
through the entire system).
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Immediately shut off the engine and let cool.
Cautiously remove the pressure relief cap and
add a 50/50 mixture of specified coolant and
water until the coolant is at the COLD FILL
level in the coolant reservoir.
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Reinstall the pressure cap securely.
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Check for leaks at the draincock.
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Recheck the engine coolant level, using the
recommended procedure, after one or two
occasions of vehicle use.
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The reservoir for the windshield washer fluid
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RWARNING
Do not put windshield washer fluid in the
container for the engine coolant.
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Use specially formulated windshield washer
fluid rather than plain water, because specially
formulated washer fluids contain additives that
dissolve road grime. For safety reasons, washer
fluids containing an appropriate antifreeze such
as methanol should be used in freezing weather
(temperatures below32ÊF [0ÊC]).State or local
regulations on Volatile Organic Compounds
(VOC's) may restrict use of the most common
antifreeze, methanol. Washer fluids containing
non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used
only if they provide cold weather protection
without damaging the vehicle's paint finish,
wiper blades, and windshield washer system.
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Power Steering Fluid
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Check the level of the power steering fluid at
least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall).
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Checking and Adding Power Steering
Fluid
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1. Start the engine and let it run until the
power steering fluid reaches normal
operating temperature. The power steering
fluid will be at the right temperature when
the engine coolant temperature gauge in the
instrument cluster is near the center of the
NORMAL operating temperature range.
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2. While the engine idles, turn the steering
wheel back and forth several times. Make
sure that the cap assembly is installed at this
time.
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3. Turn the engine off.
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4. Check the fluid level in the power steering
fluid reservoir. The fluid level should be
between the MIN and MAX lines on the side
of the reservoir.
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5. If the power steering fluid is below the MIN
mark, add fluid in small amounts until the
level is between the MIN and MAX lines on
the side of the reservoir.
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6. When you are finished, put the cap assembly
back on the reservoir.
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318 Index
Emergencies, roadside
assistance............... 213
battery acid spills........... 195
jump-starting............. 195
towing................ 211
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 180
Emission control system,
catalytic converter........... 286
Engine
check engine warning light..... 55,66
does not start.............. 41
fuel injected engine, starting....... 39
fuel system shut-off switch........ 45
preparing to start............ 39
service points............. 237
starting................. 40
starting after a collision......... 45
storing your vehicle.......... 295
Engine block heater............ 42
Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 249
checking hoses............ 250
disposal............... 253
preparing for storage......... 295
proper solution............ 251
recovery reservoir........... 249
refill capacities............ 291
specifications............. 293
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description............. 58,64
electronic................ 64
mechanical............... 59
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter....... 248
checking and adding......... 246
dipstick............... 246
disposal............... 248
engine oil pressure gauge........ 61
engine oil pressure warning light..... 69
filter, specifications.......... 292
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