Section 589 (Engine Cooling System): Specifications: Notes
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Cooling System Capacities | |
| Cooling system capacity 3.0L (2V) | 12.0 liters (3.17 gal) |
| Cooling system capacity 3.0L (4V) | 10.0 liters (2.65 gal) |
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CAUTION:
Do not mix coolant types Coolant |
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| Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green color) VC-4-A (in Oregon VC- 5, in Canada CXC-10) | ESE-M97B44 -A |
| Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow color) VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B) | WSS-M97B51-A1 |
| Lubricants/Adhesives/Cleaners | |
| Motorcraft Cooling System Flush VC-1 | ESR-M14P7-A |
| Pipe Sealant with Teflon® D8AZ-19554-A | WSK-M2G350-A2 |
| Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets VC-6 | ESE-M99B37 -5 except as noted in ES-F6SE- 19A511-AA |
| Cooling System Pressure Test Specifications | |
| Cooling system | 138 kPa (20.02 psi) |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Test Specifications | |
| Cap | 89-124 kPa (12.9 -18 psi) |
| Thermostat Opening Temperatures | |
| Starts to open | 79.5 °C-83.3°C (175°F-182°F) |
| Fully open | 99°C (210°F) |