necessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of engine coolant and
distilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper level.
If you have to add more than 1.0 quart (1.0L) of engine coolant per
month, have your dealer check the engine cooling system for leaks.
Operating an engine with a low level of coolant can result in engine
overheating and possible engine damage.
Recycled engine coolant
Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine
coolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet
available.
Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate
manner. Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recycling
and disposing of automotive fluids.
Engine coolant capacities and part numbers
For cooling system capacities, refer to
Refill capacities
in this chapter.
For coolant part numbers, refer to
Lubricant specifications
in this
chapter.
Severe climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –34°F [–36°C]):
•
It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration
above 50%.
•
NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%.
•
Engine coolant concentrations above 60% will decrease the
overheat protection characteristics of the engine coolant and
may cause engine damage.
•
If available, 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%.
•
Engine coolant concentrations below 40% will decrease the
corrosion protection characteristics of the engine coolant and
may cause engine damage.
2009 Low Cab Forward Truck
(lcf)
Supplement
USA
(fus)
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