2010 FORD MUSTANG engine coolant

5.4L DOHC SUPERCHARGED V–8 ENGINE
1. Battery
2. Supercharger
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Air filter assembly
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Intercooler coolant reservoir
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Engine oil filler cap
10. Windshield washer reservoir
11. Power distribution box
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ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION
Use Motorcraft SAE 5W-50 full synthetic or an equivalent SAE 5W-50 full
synthetic oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C931-B.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine
treatments. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that
is not covered by Ford warranty.
Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule
listed in thescheduled maintenance information.
ENGINE AND INTERCOOLER COOLANT
The concentration and level of coolant should be checked at the mileage
intervals listed in thescheduled maintenance information.The coolant
concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and water, which
equates to a freeze point of -36°C (-34°F). Coolant concentration testing
is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester (such as the Rotunda
Battery and Antifreeze Tester, 0014–R1060). The level of coolant should
be maintained at the “cold fill range” level in the coolant reservoir. If the
level falls below, add coolant per the instructions in theAdding coolant
section.
Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 coolant and water
concentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above
60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly.A
50/50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following:
•freeze protection down to -36°C (-34°F).
•boiling protection up to 129°C (265°F).
•protection against rust and other forms of corrosion.
•an accurate temperature readout from the engine coolant
gauge.
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When the engine is cold, check the
level of the engine coolant in the
reservoir.
•The coolant should be at the “cold fill range” as listed on the engine
coolant reservoir and intercooler coolant reservoir.
•Refer to thescheduled maintenance informationfor service interval
schedules.
•Be sure to read and understandPrecautions when servicing your
vehiclein yourOwner’s Guide.
If the coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval, the
engine or intercooler coolant reservoir may become low or empty. If the
reservoir is low or empty, add coolant to the reservoir. Refer toAdding
coolantin 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 coolant
When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50 mixture of coolant and
distilled water. Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir,when the
engine is cool, until the appropriate fill level is obtained.
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WARNING:Do not add 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.
WARNING:Do not put coolant in the windshield washer fluid
container. If sprayed on the windshield, coolant could make it
difficult to see through the windshield.
The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with either green-colored
Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant meeting Ford specification
ESE-M97B44-A or yellow-colored Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine
Coolant meeting Ford Specification WSS-M97B51-A1. To determine your
vehicle’s coolant type (color), check your coolant reservoir.
•Add Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored),
VC-5-A (U.S., Mexico) or CXC-10 (Canada) or Motorcraft
Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored), VC-7-B,
depending on the type of coolant originally equipped in your
vehicle.If you are unsure which type of coolant your vehicle requires,
check your coolant reservoir or contact your local dealer.
•Do not add/mix an orange-colored, extended life coolant such
as Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant, VC-3 (U.S.,
Mexico) or CXC-209 (Canada), meeting Ford specification
WSS-M97B44-D with the factory-filled coolant.Mixing Motorcraft
Specialty 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 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
coolant and distilled water as soon as possible. Water alone (without
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.
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•Do not mix with recycled coolant unless from a Ford-approved
recycling process (seeUse of recycled engine coolantsection).
WARNING:To reduce the risk of 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.
If you must remove the pressure relief cap or radiator cap (depending
upon engine application), 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.
Coolant and intercooler refill procedure
The following procedure should be used when refilling the cooling
system after it has been drained or become extremely low.
1. Remove the pressure relief cap from the coolant reservoir as
previously outlined.
2. Slowly add a50/50 mixtureof coolant and distilled water to the
coolant reservoir until the coolant level is at the “cold fill level” as listed
on the reservoir.
3. Reinstall the pressure relief cap.
4. Start and idle the engine until the upper radiator hose is warm (this
indicates the thermostat is open and coolant is flowing through the
entire system).
5. Shut the engine off and let it cool.
6. Remove the pressure relief cap from the coolant reservoir as
previously outlined.
7. Add a50/50 mixtureof coolant and distilled water to the coolant
reservoir until the coolant level is at the “cold fill range” as listed on the
reservoir.
8. Reinstall the pressure relief cap.
9. Check the coolant level in the reservoir before you drive your vehicle
the next few times (with the engine cool).
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10. If necessary, add a50/50 mixtureof coolant and distilled water to
the coolant reservoir until the coolant level is at the “cold fill range” as
listed on the reservoir.
After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration (refer
toChecking coolantin theOwner’s Guide).If the concentration is not
50/50 (protection to –34°F/–36°C), drain some coolant and adjust the
concentration. It may take several drains and additions to obtain a 50/50
coolant concentration.
Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in the coolant
reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle. If
necessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of coolant and distilled water
to bring the liquid level to the proper level.
If you have to add more than 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) of coolant per month,
have your dealer check the cooling system. Your cooling system may
have a leak. Operating an engine with a low level of coolant can result in
engine overheating and possible engine damage.
ENGINE SPARK PLUG INTERVAL
To keep your high performance engine operating at peak performance,
the spark plug service interval is every 45,000 miles (72,000 km).
Reference the Motorcraft Part Numbers chart for the specific spark plug
application.
OCTANE RECOMMENDATIONS
Your vehicle is designed to use
“Premium” unleaded gasoline only,
with an (R+M)/2 octane rating of 91
or higher. SVT recommends using
unleaded gasoline with octane rating
of 93 or higher for optimal performance of this vehicle. Recommended
fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance and optimal
performance of this vehicle. The use of gasoline with octane ratings of 91
or lower can lead to severe mechanical damage to your vehicle, may
degrade vehicle performance and may affect your warranty coverage.
Please see the Warranty Guide for complete information.
SVT does not recommend the use of gasoline labeled asPremiumwith
octane ratings of less than 91.
AIR FILTER
Refer toscheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for changing the air filter element.
91(R+M)/2 METHOD
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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item CapacityFord part name or
equivalentFord part number /
Ford Specification
Brake fluidBetween MIN and
MAX lines on
reservoirMotorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1-C /
WSS-M6C62-A or
WSS-M6C65-A1
Engine oil (includes
filter change)6.5 quarts (6.1L)Motorcraft 5W-50 Full
Synthetic Motor OilX0-5W50-QGT /
WSS-M2C931-B
Engine coolant
1
21.1 quarts
(20.0L)Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
with bittering agent
(yellow-colored)VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Intercooler coolant
1
3.96 quarts
(3.75L)
(See your
authorized dealer
for service)Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
with bittering agent
(yellow-colored)VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Power steering fluidBetween MIN and
MAX lines on
reservoirMotorcraft
MERCON
VATFXT-5-QM /
MERCON
V
Rear axle lubricant
2
4.25 pints (2.0L)Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
High Performance
Synthetic Rear Axle
LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192–A
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