1999 FORD MUSTANG engine coolant

ENGINE COOLANT
²3.8L OHV V6 engine
²4.6L V8 engine
Check the level of the engine coolant in the
reservoir. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide
for service interval schedules. Be sure to read and
understandPrecautions when servicing your
vehiclein this chapter.
If the engine coolant has not been checked at the
recommended interval, the engine coolant reservoir
may become empty. If this occurs, add engine
coolant to the coolant reservoir. For more
information on engine coolant maintenance, refer to
Adding engine coolantin this chapter.
Automotive fluids are not interchangeable;do not
use engine coolant, antifreeze or windshield washer
fluid outside of its specified function and vehicle
location.
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Adding engine coolant
Use only Ford Premium Engine Coolant
E2FZ-19549±AA (in Oregon, F5FZ-19549±CC, in
Canada, Motorcraft CXC-10) or a premium
engine coolant that meets Ford specification
ESE-M97B44±A.
²DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine
Coolant F6AZ-19544±AA (orange in color).
²DO NOT USE a DEX-COOLtengine coolant
or an equivalent engine coolant that meets
Ford specification WSS-M97B44±D.
²DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol antifreeze
or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or
methanol antifreeze.
²DO NOT USE supplemental coolant additives
in your vehicle. These additives may harm
your engine's cooling system.
²DO NOT MIX recycled coolant and
conventional coolant together in your
vehicle. Mixing of engine coolants may harm
your engine's cooling system.
²The use of an improper coolant may harm
engine and cooling system components and
may void the warranty of your vehicle's
engine cooling system.
²Use only the type of coolant with which your
vehicle was originally equipped. If you are
unsure which type of coolant your vehicle
requires, contact your local dealer.
Do not put engine coolant in the container
for the windshield washer fluid.
If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could
make it difficult to see through the windshield.
When the engine is cool, add a 50/50 mixture of
engine coolant and distilled water to the engine
coolant reservoir.
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Plain water may be added in an emergency, but you
mustreplace it with a 50/50 mixture of coolant and
distilled water as soon as possible.
Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir the
next few times you drive the vehicle. If necessary,
add enough of a 50/50 mixture of coolant and
distilled water to bring the liquid level to the fill line
on the reservoir.
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap
while the engine is running or hot.
If you must remove the coolant reservoir cap, follow
these steps to avoid personal injury:
1. Before you remove the cap, turn the engine off
and let it cool.
2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth
around the cap. Slowly turn cap counterclockwise
until pressure begins to release.
3. Step back while the pressure releases.
4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been
released, use the cloth to turn it counterclockwise
and remove the cap.
Change your engine coolant according to the
appropriate schedule listed in the Scheduled
Maintenance Guide.
Recycled engine coolant
Ford Motor Company recommends that Ford and
Lincoln-Mercury dealers use recycled engine coolant
produced by Ford-approved processes.
Not all coolant recycling processes produce coolant
which meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44±A, and
use of such coolant may harm engine and cooling
system components.
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Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a
responsible manner. Follow your community's
regulations and standards for recycling and disposing
of automotive fluids.
Coolant refill capacity
To find out how much fluid your vehicle's cooling
system can hold, refer toRefill capacitiesin the
Capacities and specificationschapter.
Have your dealer check the engine cooling system
for leaks if you have to add more than 1.0 liter (1.0
quart) of engine coolant per month.
Severe winter climate
If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than
±36ÉC [±34ÉF]), it may be necessary to increase the
coolant concentration above 50%. Refer to the chart
on the coolant container to ensure the coolant
concentration in your vehicle is such that the
coolant will not freeze at the temperature level in
which you drive during winter months. Never
increase the coolant concentration above 60%.
Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60%
will decrease the freeze protection characteristics of
the engine coolant. Vehicles driven year-round in
non-extreme climates should use a 50/50 mixture of
engine coolant and distilled water for optimum
freeze protection.
CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING
FLUID
Check the power steering fluid. Refer to the
Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the service
interval schedules. If adding fluid is necessary, use
only MERCONtAT F.
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If your vehicle is
equipped with the
3.8L V6 engine,check
the power steering
fluid level with the
engine at normal
operating temperature.
1. Start the engine and
let it run until it
reaches normal
operating temperature
(the engine coolant
temperature gauge
indicator will be near
the center of the
normal area between H
and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel
left and right several times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level on the dipstick. It should be
within the FULL HOT range. Do not add fluid if the
level is within this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts,
continuously checking the level until it reaches the
correct operating range. Be sure to put the cap back
on the reservoir.
FILL
HOT
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplicationCapacity
Brake fluid High Per-
formance
DOT 3
Motor
Vehicle
Brake FluidAll Fill to line
on
reservoir
Engine oil
(includes
filter
change)Motorcraft
5W-30
Super
Premium
Motor OilAll 4.7L (5.0
quarts)
Engine
coolant
1Premium
Engine
Coolant3.8L OHV
V6 engine11.2L (11.8
quarts)
4.6L SOHC
V8 engine13.3L (14.1
quarts)
Power
steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONt
AT F3.8L OHV
V6 engineKeep in
FULL HOT
range on
dispstick
4.6L SOHC
V8 engineFill to
between
MIN and
MAX lines
on
reservoir
Rear axle
lubricant
2Motorcraft
SAE 80W90
Premium
Rear Axle
Lubricant7.5 inch
axle1.5L (3.25
pints)
8.8 inch
axle1.7L (3.75
pints)
Fuel tank N/A All 58.7L (15.5
gallons)
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplicationCapacity
Trans-
mission
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtV
AT F
3
Automatic
with 3.8L
OHV V6
engine13.1L (13.9
quarts)
Automatic
with 4.6L
SOHC V8
engine12.0L (12.8
quarts)
Motorcraft
MERCONt
AT FManual
with 3.8L
OHV V6
engine2.6L (5.6
pints)
Manual
with 4.6L
SOHC V8
engine
4
3.1L (6.6
pints)
Windshield
washer
fluidUltra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll Fill to line
on
reservoir
1Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in
color). DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine
Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine
coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Rear axle lubricants do not need to be checked or
changed unless a leak is suspected, service is
required or the axle assembly has been submerged
in water. The axle lubricant should be changed any
time the rear axle has been submerged in water. Fill
6 mm to 14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below
bottom of fill hole. Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of additive
friction modifier C8AZ-19B546-A, Ford specification
EST-M2C118±A for complete refill of Traction-Lok
axles.
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Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
speci-
fication
Engine
coolantFord
Premium
Engine
CoolantE2FZ-
19549-AA
(in Oregon,
F5FZ-
19549-CC,
in Canada,
Motorcraft
CXC-10)ESE-
M97B44-A
Engine oil Motorcraft
5W-30
Super
Premium
Motor OilXO-
5W30-QSPWSS-
M2C153-G
with API
Certification
Mark
Lock
cylindersPenetrating
and Lock
LubricantE8AZ-
19501-Bnone
Power
steering
fluid and
convertible
top fluid (if
equipped)Motorcraft
MERCONt
AT FXT-5-QM MERCONtV
Rear axle
lubricantMotorcraft
SAE 80W90
Premium
Rear Axle
Lubricant
1
XY-
80W90-QLWSP-
M2C197-A
Automatic
transmission
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FXT-5-QM MERCONtV
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