coolant reservoir FORD MUSTANG 2004 4.G SVT Supplement Manual

4.6L DOHC SUPERCHARGED V–8 ENGINE
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Brake fluid reservoir
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Power distribution box
5. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
6. Battery
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Intercooler reservoir
10. Air filter assembly
11. Auxiliary power distribution block
12. Supercharger
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.6L DOHC Supercharged
V–8 engine
Air filter element FA-1632
Fuel filter FG-800A
Battery BXT-59
Oil filter FL-820S
PCV valve EV-153
Spark plugs* AGSF-22FM1
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information
(VECI) decal for spark plug gap information.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake FluidFill to line on
reservoir
Engine oil
(includes
filter change)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor Oil5.7L
(6.0 quarts)
Engine
coolant
1Motorcraft Premium Engine
Coolant (green-colored) or
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)15.2L
(16.1 quarts)
Power
steering fluidMotorcraft MERCONATF Fill to
between MIN
and MAX lines
on reservoir
Rear axle
lubricant
2Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
High Performance Synthetic
Rear Axle Lubricant1.4L
(2.9 pints)
Fuel tank N/A 59.4L
(15.7 gallons)
Intercooler
coolantMotorcraft Premium Engine
Coolant (green-colored) or
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)3.75L
(3.96 qts)
(see your
dealer for
service)
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scheduled maintenance guide. The coolant
concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant
and water, which equates to a freeze point of -36°C
(-34°F). Coolant concentration testing is possible
with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester (such as the
Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester, 0014–R1060).
The level of coolant should be maintained at the“cold
full”of“cold fill range”level in the coolant reservoir.
If the level falls below, add coolant per the
instructions in theAdding Engine Coolantsection.
Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine
coolant and water concentration. If the
concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above
60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not
work properly.A50–50 mixture of coolant and
water provides the following:
•freeze protection down to -36°C (-34°F).
•boiling protection up to 129°C (265°F).
•protection against rust and other forms of
corrosion.
•an accurate temperature readout from the
engine coolant gauge.
When the engine is cold,
check the level of the
engine coolant in the
reservoir.
•The engine coolant
should be at the“cold
fill level”as listed on
the engine coolant
reservoir.
•Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for
service interval schedules.
•Be sure to read and understandPrecautions when
servicing your vehiclein this chapter.
If the engine coolant has not been checked at the
recommended interval, the engine coolant reservoir
may become low or empty. If the reservoir is low or
empty, add engine coolant to the reservoir. Refer to
Adding engine coolantin this chapter.
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Note: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
When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50
mixture of engine coolant and distilled water. Add
the mixture to the coolant reservoir,when the
engine is cool, until the appropriate fill level is
obtained.
Do not add engine coolant when the engine
is hot. Steam and scalding liquids released
from a hot cooling system can burn you badly.
Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts.
Do not put engine coolant in the windshield
washer fluid container. If sprayed on the
windshield, engine coolant could make it difficult
to see through the windshield.
The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with
either green-colored Motorcraft Premium Engine
Coolant meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44–A
or yellow-colored Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine
Coolant meeting Ford Specification
WSS-M97B51–A1. To determine your vehicle’s
coolant type (color), check your coolant reservoir.
•
Add Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant
(green-colored), VC-4–A (U.S.) or CXC-10
(Canada) or Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine
Coolant (yellow-colored), VC-7–A, depending
on the type of coolant originally equipped in
your vehicle.If you are unsure which type of
coolant your vehicle requires, check your coolant
reservoir or contact your local dealer.
•Do not add/mix an orange-colored, extended
life coolant such as Motorcraft Speciality
Orange Engine Coolant, VC-2 (US) or
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3. Step back while the pressure releases.
4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been
released, use the cloth to turn it counterclockwise
and remove the cap.
Engine coolant refill procedure
The following procedure should be used when
refilling the cooling system after it has been drained
or become extremely low.
1. Remove the pressure relief cap from the engine
coolant reservoir as previously outlined.
2. Slowly add a50/50 mixtureof engine coolant
and distilled water to the engine coolant reservoir
until the coolant level is at the“cold fill level”as
listed on the reservoir.
3. Reinstall the pressure relief cap.
4. Start and idle the engine until the upper radiator
hose is warm (this indicates the thermostat is open
and coolant is flowing through the entire system).
5. Shut the engine off and let it cool.
6. Remove the pressure relief cap from the engine
coolant reservoir as previously outlined.
7. Add a50/50 mixtureof engine coolant and
distilled water to the engine coolant reservoir until
the coolant level is at the“cold fill level”as listed on
the reservoir.
8. Reinstall the pressure relief cap.
9. Check the coolant level in the reservoir before
you drive your vehicle the next few times (with the
engine cool).
10. If necessary, add a50/50 mixtureof engine
coolant and distilled water to the engine coolant
reservoir until the coolant level is at the“cold fill
level”as listed on the reservoir.
After any coolant has been added, check the coolant
concentration (refer toChecking Engine Coolant).
If the concentration is not 50/50 (protection to–34°
F/–36°C), drain some coolant and adjust the
concentration. It may take several drains and
additions to obtain a 50/50 coolant concentration.
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Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in
the coolant reservoir should be checked the next few
times you drive the vehicle. If necessary, add enough
50/50 concentration of engine coolant and distilled
water to bring the liquid level to the proper level.
If you have to add more than 1.0 liter (1.0 quart) of
engine coolant per month, have your dealer check
the engine cooling system. Your cooling system may
have a leak. Operating an engine with a low level of
coolant can result in engine overheating and possible
engine damage.
Steering linkage lubrication
The front and rear tie rod ends on this vehicle have
high temperature seals with greaseable fittings. The
fittings must be lubricated at 15,000–mile intervals
using Ford recommended ESA M1C 92A grease to
ensure proper function and extended service life.
•location of the front
tie rod
•location of the rear tie
rod
USING THE RIGHT BULBS
Function Trade Number
Park lamp, turn lamp, side marker (front) 3156K
Luggage compartment lamp S211
High-mount brake lamp (Service as
complete assembly)See your Dealer
Fog lamp 9145
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