coolant level FORD EXPLORER 1997 2.G Severe Duty Supplement Manual

checking or changing unless a leak
is suspected or repair required.
1Limited slip axles have synthetic
lubrication and do not require
changing.
2For non-limited slip axles, the
ªService Guideº states 165,000 km
(99,000 miles)
PRIORITY MAINTENANCE
CHECKS
The following list ofPriority
maintenance checksshould be
performed according to the
frequencies indicated. Continue to
read the ªSevere Duty
Supplementº for more detailed
information on these important
maintenance checks.
Refer to the ªService Guideº for
additional information on owner
maintenance checks.
Maintenance checks Frequency
Engine oil recommendationsCheck daily
(when refueling)
Windshield washer fluidCheck daily
(when refueling)
Worn or underinflated tiresCheck daily
(when refueling)
Automatic transmission fluid5,000 km (3,000 miles)
or once per month
Engine coolant level5,000 km (3,000 miles)
or once per month
Power steering fluid level5,000 km (3,000 miles)
or every three months
Maintenance recommendations
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COOLING SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE
Engine coolant
Check the coolant level in the
coolant recovery reservoir daily. It
is not necessary to remove the
raditator cap to check the engine
coolant level daily.
Never remove the coolant
recovery cap while the
engine is running or hot.
If coolant must be added more
than once per month or if more
than one liter (or one quart) at a
time is needed, check the cooling
system for leaks and correct as
necessary. Check the freezing
protection rating of the coolant at
least once per year.
When adding engine coolant, use
equal parts of water and Ford
Premium Cooling System Fluid or
an equivalent that meets Ford
specification ESE-M97B44±A. Do
not use alcohol or methanol
antifreeze or an engine coolant
that has been mixed with alcohol
or methanol antifreeze.
For instructions on engine coolant
maintenance, refer toChecking
and adding engine coolantin the
Maintenance and carechapter of
the ªOwner Guideº.
Refer to theSevere duty
maintenance schedule of the
ªService Guideº for information on
proper maintenance intervals.
RADIATOR
COOLANT
ONLY
Maintenance recommendations
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