coolant level Mercury Villager 1996 Owner's Manuals

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[LG07200(ALL)01/95]
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
[LG07300(ALL)02/95]
This gauge is accompanied by a thermometer symbol. It will
show you the temperature of the engine coolant when the
ignition is in the ON position.
[LG07400(ALL)02/95]
As the engine warms up, the pointer will move to the
NORMAL band. When you are driving in heavy traffic or
experiencing stop-and-go conditions in hot weather, the pointer
may move to the very top of the normal band.
[LG07500(ALL)01/93]
Under any circumstances, if the pointer moves past the upper
limit of the NORMAL band, the engine is overheating and
engine damage may occur.
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[LG07600(ALL)01/95]
If your engine overheats:
[LG07700(ALL)01/93]1.
Pull off the road as soon as it is safely possible.
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[LG07800(ALL)03/95]2.
Turn off the engine. If you do not stop the engine as soon as
safely possible, severe engine damage could result.
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[LG07900(ALL)05/95]3.
Let the engine cool.DO NOT REMOVE COOLANT
SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE ENGINE IS COOL.
[LG08000(ALL)02/95]4.
Check the coolant level following the instructions on
checking and adding coolant to your engine, seeEngine
coolantin the Index. If you do not follow these instructions,
you or others could be injured.
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[LG08100(ALL)05/92]5.
Add as much coolant as your engine needs. If the engine
continues to overheat, have the coolant system serviced.
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[LG09600(ALL)01/93]
The electronic cluster has all of the same warning lights as the
mechanical cluster, however, some of the gauges will be
electronic instead of analog. In addition, the electronic cluster
has a fuel computer for measuring fuel economy, distance to
empty and outside air temperature.
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[LG09700(ALL)01/95]
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
[LG09800(ALL)01/93]
This gauge shows you the temperature of the engine coolant
and is identified by a thermometer symbol. The letter H means
that the coolant is hot, C means that it is cold, and NORMAL
means that the coolant is within the normal operating range.
[LG09900(ALL)09/93]
The indicator bar on the graph will move into the normal
operating range as the engine warms up. When you are in
heavy traffic or stop-and-go driving in hot weather, the gauge
may read at the very top of the NORMAL range. This is
acceptable.
[LG10000(ALL)09/93]
However, if the indicator bar on the graph moves into the
H (hot) position, the engine is overheating and may cause
engine damage. If this happens, you should stop your vehicle as
soon as safely possible. Turn off the engine and let it cool.
Check the coolant level to be sure that it is at the proper level.
If your vehicle needs more coolant, seeEngine coolant, checking
and addingin the Index and read the section regarding adding
coolant.
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Warning Lights and Gauges
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[LG10100(ALL)09/93]
10-1/2 pica
art:0040068-A
Engine coolant temperature gauge
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[LG10200(ALL)01/95]
Fuel Gauge
[LG10300(ALL)01/93]
The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel you have
in the fuel tank. The number of bars illuminated in the display
indicates how much fuel is left. An accurate reading may be
obtained when the vehicle is on smooth, level ground.
[LG10350(ALL)09/93]
7-1/2 pica art:0040070-A
Fuel gauge
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[SV18400(ALL)03/95]
Engine Coolant
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[SV18500(ALL)09/95]
Checking the Engine Coolant
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[SV18550(ALL)08/95]
NOTE: Be sure to read and understandPrecautions When
Servicing Your Vehicleat the beginning of this chapter.
[SV18600(ALL)01/93]
Your vehicle's engine coolant protects the engine from
overheating in the summer and from freezing in the winter.
Check the level of the engine coolant at least once a month, but
preferably each time you stop for fuel. Simply check the coolant
reservoir, located in the engine compartment. The coolant
should stay between the MIN and MAX marks. It will be closer
to MAX when the engine is warm and closer to MIN when the
engine is cold. To locate the coolant reservoir, see the diagram
of your vehicle's engine underEngine Compartmentin this
chapter.
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Servicing Your Villager
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[SV19600(ALL)05/96]
Recycled engine coolant
[SV19700(ALL)05/96]
Ford Motor Company recommends that Ford and
Lincoln-Mercury dealers use recycled engine coolant produced
by Ford-approved processes. Not all coolant recycling processes
produce coolant which meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A,
and use of such coolant may harm engine and cooling system
components.
[SV19800(ALL)05/96]
Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a responsible
manner. Follow your community's regulations and standards for
recycling and disposing of automotive fluids.
[SV19900(ALL)05/96]
Coolant refill capacity
[SV19950(ALL)05/96]
To find out how much fluid your vehicle's cooling system can
hold, seeRefill capacities for fluidsin the Index.
[SV20000(ALL)05/96]
Have your dealer check the engine cooling system for leaks if
you have to add more than a quart (liter) of engine coolant per
month.
[SV20100(ALL)05/96]
Severe winter climate
[SV20200(ALL)05/96]
If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than-34ÊF [-36ÊC]),
it may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration above
50%. Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle is such that the coolant
will not freeze at the temperature level in which you drive
during winter months. Never increase the engine coolant
concentration above 60%. Leave a 50/50 mixture of engine
coolant and water in your vehicle year-round in non-extreme
climates.
[SV20300(ALL)05/96]
Checking hoses
[SV20400(ALL)05/96]
Inspect all engine and heater system hoses for deterioration,
leaks and loose clamps before adding or replacing engine
coolant. Make whatever repairs or replacements are necessary
using Motorcraft parts or their equivalents.
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[SV34000(ALL)09/93]
13-1/2 pica
art:0040205-C
Brake fluid master cylinder reservoir
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[SV34100(ALL)03/95]
Power Steering Fluid
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[SV34200(ALL)01/95]
Check the level of the power steering fluid at least twice a
year (i.e., every Spring and Fall).
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[SV34300(ALL)03/95]
Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
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[SV34400(ALL)02/95]1.
Start the engine and let it run until the power steering fluid
reaches normal operating temperature. The power steering
fluid will be at the right temperature when the engine
coolant temperature gauge in the instrument cluster is near
the center of the NORMAL operating temperature range.
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[SV34500(ALL)01/95]2.
While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel back and
forth several times. Make sure that the cap assembly is
installed at this time.
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[SV34600(ALL)03/93]3.
Then turn the engine off.
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[SV34700(ALL)01/93]4.
Check the fluid level in the power steering fluid reservoir.
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