Ford Falcon (FG) 2010, Manual

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Maintenance
Engine coolant
WARNING
Never remove the filler cap when
the engine is hot.
The coolant level is visible through the
translucent reservoir. The coolant level
should be between the MIN and the
MAX markings when the engine is cold.
Hot coolant expands and may therefore
rise above the MAX mark.
The coolant should be added when the
engine is cold. If coolant has to be added
when the engine is hot, first wait 10
minutes for the engine to cool.
Initially, using a thick cloth to protect
against venting steam, slowly unscrew
the cap until the pressure begins to
escape.
When the system is fully vented, carefully
remove the cap. Top up with coolant that
meets the Ford specification for your
vehicle and according to your needs.
Refer to the Fluid Specification section in
the Customer Assistance, Warranty and
Service Guide.
When filling the reservoir after the
coolant level has fallen below the “MIN”
level, ensure that you check the coolant
level and top up as necessary following
the next drive cycle. If in any doubt
about the filling process, refer to your
Authorised Ford Dealer.
WARNING
Do not allow coolant to come
into contact with skin or eyes. If
this should happen, immediately rinse
the affected areas with water.
Modern engines run at very high
temperatures and inferior quality
coolants are ineffectual in maintaining
adequate corrosion protection to the
cooling system. For this reason, only
use coolant which meets the Ford
specifications.
Refer to the Fluid Specification section in
the Customer Assistance, Warranty and
Service Guide.