Engine & Radiator Flushing: Material
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motorcraft Premium Cooling System Flush VC-1 Or Equivalent | ESR-M14P7-A |
- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING & BLEEDING - 2.3L or COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING & BLEEDING - 3.0L & 4.0L .
- Remove the water thermostat.
- Install the water thermostat housing without the water thermostat.
- Use an appropriate cooling system flusher to flush the engine and radiator.
Use premium cooling system flush.
- Install the water thermostat.
- Backflush the heater core. For additional information, refer to HEATER CORE BACKFLUSHING .
- Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING & BLEEDING - 2.3L or COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING & BLEEDING - 3.0L & 4.0L .
WARNING:
Do not open the cooling system while it is hot or while the engine is running.