Warning: Do not allow antifreeze to come into contact with your skin or the vehicle's paintwork. Any spills should be washed off immediately with water. Antifreeze is highly toxic if inhaled. Never leave it in an open container or in a container on the floor. Keep children and pets away. Used antifreeze should be disposed of in special places
The cooling system must be filled with antifreeze, which is a mixture of water and ethylene glycol-based fluid that prevents the system from freezing at temperatures above -25°C or below, depending on the climate. Antifreeze also provides corrosion protection and increases the boiling point of the coolant.
Maintenance of the cooling system must be performed according to the schedule - see chapter 1. If you use antifreeze that does not meet Ford specifications, or if you use old or contaminated coolant, the system may malfunction, which can lead to corrosion and boiling of the coolant. To prepare the coolant, mix the antifreeze with distilled water. If you do not have distilled water, use only soft water. Purified rainwater can be used as such.
Before adding antifreeze, check all hoses and their connections, as antifreeze easily leaks through the slightest leaks. Usually, the amount of coolant remains when the engine is running. If its level has dropped, find the cause and eliminate it. The ratio of antifreeze and water depends on the climate. The mixture should contain at least 40% and no more than 70% antifreeze. Before adding coolant, pay attention to the concentration of the mixture indicated on the container with antifreeze. To control the ratio of coolant components, use a hydrometer, which can be purchased at auto parts stores. Use antifreeze that meets the technical requirements of the car manufacturer.
[The original article can be viewed on the portal FORDBOOK.RU]