radiator cap Mercury Sable 1996 Owner's Manuals

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[SV19250(ALL)11/94]
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you have to add more than a quart (liter) at a
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[SV19300(ALL)04/95]
Engine coolant drain and flush
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[SV19350(ALL)11/94]
Proper procedures for a complete coolant drain
and flush of the cooling system can be found in
theCar Service Manual. Following these
recommended procedures will ensure that the
specified coolant level and a 50/50 or
appropriate mixture of coolant and water is
maintained.
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[SV19400(ALL)02/95]
Engine coolant refill procedure
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[SV19450(ALL)01/95]
When the entire cooling system is drained and
refilled, the following procedure should be used
to ensure a complete fill:
[SV19500(ALL)04/95]
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With the engine OFF and cool, remove the
pressure cap, located on the coolant reservoir.
[SV19550(ALL)04/95]
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Add a 50/50 mixture of specified coolant and
water to the coolant reservoir. Refer toRefill
Capacitieslater in this chapter for the correct
amount.
[SV19600(ALL)02/95]
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Continue to fill the reservoir until the coolant
is at the top of the cold fill range.
[SV19650(ALL)04/95]
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Reinstall the pressure cap until it clicks.
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[SV19700(ALL)03/95]
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Start and idle the engine until the radiator
upper hose is warm (this indicates the
thermostat is open and coolant is flowing
through the entire system).
[SV19750(ALL)04/95]
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Immediately shut off the engine and let cool.
Cautiously remove the pressure cap and add
a 50/50 mixture of specified coolant and
water until the coolant is within the cold fill
range in the coolant reservoir.
[SV19800(ALL)02/95]
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Reinstall the pressure cap until a click is
heard and felt.
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Update:Wed Dec 20 09:36:55 1995