coolant reservoir FORD F150 1998 10.G Owners Manual

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN
THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
4.2L engine
1. Battery
2. Engine oil filler
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Clutch fluid reservoir (if
equipped)
5. Brake fluid reservoir
6. Engine coolant recovery
reservoir
7. Air filter assembly
8. Power steering fluid reservoir
9. Transmission fluid dipstick
(automatic transmission only)
10. Windshield washer fluid
reservoir
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4.6L/5.4L engines
1. Battery
2. Automatic transmission fluid
dipstick
3. Engine oil filler
4. Engine oil dipstick
5. Clutch fluid reservoir (if
equipped)
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Brake fluid reservoir
8. Air filter assembly
9. Engine coolant recovery
reservoir
10. Windshield washer fluid
reservoir
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Check the engine oil each time you
fuel your vehicle.
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WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Checking and adding washer
fluid
Check the washer fluid whenever
you stop for fuel. The reservoir is
highlighted with a
symbol.
If the level is low, add enough fluid
to fill the reservoir. In very cold
weather, do not fill the reservoir all
the way.
Do not put engine coolant
in the container for the
windshield washer fluid.
ENGINE COOLANT
Check the level of the coolant in
the reservoir at least once a
month. Be sure to read and
understandPrecautions when
servicing your vehiclein this
chapter.
If the engine coolant has not been
checked for a long period of time,
the engine coolant reservoir may
eventually empty. If this occurs,
add engine coolant to the coolant
reservoir. For more information on
engine coolant maintenance, refer
toAdding engine coolantin this
chapter.
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Automotive fluids are not
interchangeable; do not use engine
coolant, antifreeze or windshield
washer fluid outside of its specified
function and vehicle location.
Adding engine coolant
Do not put engine coolant
in the container for the
windshield washer fluid.
If sprayed on the windshield,
engine coolant could make it
difficult to see through the
windshield.
When the engine is cool, add a
50/50 mixture of engine coolant
and water to the engine coolant
recovery reservoir-DO NOT ADD
DIRECTLY TO THE RADIATOR.
Add straight water only in an
emergency, but you should replace
it with a 50/50 mixture of coolant
and distilled water as soon as
possible.
Check the coolant level in the
coolant recovery reservoir the next
few times you drive the vehicle. If
necessary, add enough of a 50/50
mixture of coolant and water to
bring the liquid level to the fill line
on the reservoir.
Never remove the coolant
recovery cap while the
engine is running or hot.
If you must remove the coolant
recovery cap, follow these steps to
avoid personal injury:
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FluidFord Part
NameApplication Capacity
Rear axle
2,4
Motorcraft
SAE
75W140
Synthetic
Rear Axle
LubricantF-250 3.3-3.8L (7.5-8.0
pints)5
Brake fluidFord High
Performance
DOT 3
Brake FluidAll Fill to line in
reservoir
Engine
coolantFord
Premium
Cooling
System
Fluid4.2L w/o A/C 14.9L (15.7 quarts)
4.2L with A/C 16.4L (17.3 quarts)
4.6L and 5.4L w/o
A/C16.9L (17.9 quarts)
4.6L and 5.4L with
A/C18.4L (19.4 quarts)
Engine oil
(includes
filter
change)Motorcraft
5W30 Super
Premium
Motor OilAll 5.7L (6.0 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A4x4 Reg. Cab 92.7L (24.5 gallons)
4x2 Regular Cab
and all SuperCab94.6L (25.0 gallons)
Long Wheelbase 113.6L (30.0 gallons)
Power
steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONt
AT FAll Fill to line in
reservoir
Transfer
case fluid
3
Motorcraft
MERCONt
AT F4 x 4 vehicles 1.9L (2.0 quarts)
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Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity-4 x 4 regular
cab92.7L (24.5 gallons)
Fuel tank capacity-4 x 2 vehicles
and4x4SuperCab94.6L (25 gallons)
Fuel tank capacity-Long wheelbase 113.6L (30 gallons)
Engine oil (with filter change) Use Motorcraft 5W30 Super
Premium Motor Oil, Ford
Specification WSS-M2C153-G
Tire size and pressure Refer to Tire Pressure Decal on
passenger's door panel
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel
Oil capacity (with filter change) 5.7L (6.0 quarts)
Coolant capacity-4.2L without A/C 14.9L (15.7 quarts)
Coolant capacity-4.2L with A/C 16.4L (17.3 quarts)
Coolant capacity-4.6L and 5.4L
without A/C16.9L (17.9 quarts)
Coolant capacity-4.6L and 5.4L
with A/C18.4L (19.4 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line in reservoir
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity-4R70W13.1L (13.9 quarts)
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity-E4OD (4 x 2)15.0L (15.9 quarts)
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity-E4OD (4 x 4)15.5L (16.4 quarts)
Filling station information
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