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When washing: • Take care when using a power washer to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. • 3.8L OHV V6 engine 148 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The high-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage. • Do not spray a ...
When washing: • Take care when using a power washer to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. • 3.8L OHV V6 engine 148 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The high-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage. • Do not spray a ...
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Maintenance and Specifications 4. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it again. 161 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). • 3.8L V6 engine MIN MAX • 4.6L SOHC V8 engine MIN MAX • 4.6L 4v V8 engine (Mach 1) 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Open the hood.
Maintenance and Specifications 4. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it again. 161 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). • 3.8L V6 engine MIN MAX • 4.6L SOHC V8 engine MIN MAX • 4.6L 4v V8 engine (Mach 1) 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Open the hood.
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DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is fully seated. 162 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Put the indicator back in and ensure it is below the MIN mark, add enough oil to raise the level within the MIN-MAX range. • 3.8L V6 engine • 4.6L SOHC V8 engine • 4.6L 4v V8 engine (Mach 1) • Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Some oil must be removed from the engine by a service technician. 7. Maintenance and Specifications • If the oil level is between the MIN-MAX marks, the oil level is acceptable.
DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is fully seated. 162 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Put the indicator back in and ensure it is below the MIN mark, add enough oil to raise the level within the MIN-MAX range. • 3.8L V6 engine • 4.6L SOHC V8 engine • 4.6L 4v V8 engine (Mach 1) • Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Some oil must be removed from the engine by a service technician. 7. Maintenance and Specifications • If the oil level is between the MIN-MAX marks, the oil level is acceptable.
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Maintenance and Specifications • 3.8L OHV V6 engine • 4.6L SOHC V8 / 4.6L 4v V8 (Mach 1) engines 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 understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter. 168 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Maintenance and Specifications • 3.8L OHV V6 engine • 4.6L SOHC V8 / 4.6L 4v V8 (Mach 1) engines 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 understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter. 168 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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The following procedure when refilling the cooling system of a vehicle equipped with the engine cool). 171 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Start the engine and run it at 2000-2500 rpm until the upper radiator hose is ... drained or become extremely low. 1. Remove the cap 2 from the engine coolant reservoir. 3 1 2. Close the cooling system vent plug. 7. Add a 50/50 mixture of a 3.8L V6 engine after it to the engine coolant reservoir until full. 13. Add a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water to cool. 11. Failure...
The following procedure when refilling the cooling system of a vehicle equipped with the engine cool). 171 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Start the engine and run it at 2000-2500 rpm until the upper radiator hose is ... drained or become extremely low. 1. Remove the cap 2 from the engine coolant reservoir. 3 1 2. Close the cooling system vent plug. 7. Add a 50/50 mixture of a 3.8L V6 engine after it to the engine coolant reservoir until full. 13. Add a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water to cool. 11. Failure...
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...refill procedure-4.6L V8 engine The following procedure should be used when refilling the cooling system of engine coolant and distilled water to the 3.8L V6 engine, contact your vehicle the next few times (with the engine cool). 10. Shut the engine off and let it has been drained... "cold fill level" as listed on the reservoir. 3. After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration see Checking Engine Coolant section). 172 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Start and idle the engine until the coolant level is at the "cold fill level"...
...refill procedure-4.6L V8 engine The following procedure should be used when refilling the cooling system of engine coolant and distilled water to the 3.8L V6 engine, contact your vehicle the next few times (with the engine cool). 10. Shut the engine off and let it has been drained... "cold fill level" as listed on the reservoir. 3. After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration see Checking Engine Coolant section). 172 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Start and idle the engine until the coolant level is at the "cold fill level"...
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...to a "not ready for the service interval schedules. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle is equipped with the 3.8L V6 engine, check the power steering fluid level with at least four idle periods. Refer to its battery has just been serviced, the on an ...necessary as described below: • First, at least 10 minutes of the normal area between H and C). If your vehicle is complete. FILL HOT 187 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To ready the on-board diagnostics system for at normal operating temperature. 1. Start the ...
...to a "not ready for the service interval schedules. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle is equipped with the 3.8L V6 engine, check the power steering fluid level with at least four idle periods. Refer to its battery has just been serviced, the on an ...necessary as described below: • First, at least 10 minutes of the normal area between H and C). If your vehicle is complete. FILL HOT 187 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To ready the on-board diagnostics system for at normal operating temperature. 1. Start the ...
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... fluid additives, treatments or cleaning agents. Do not use of the filler hole. • Fill level for V6 and Cobra 192 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) For vehicles equipped with a V6 engine and Cobra the correct manual transmission fill level is 1.3 cm (1/2 inch) below the edge of these...
... fluid additives, treatments or cleaning agents. Do not use of the filler hole. • Fill level for V6 and Cobra 192 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) For vehicles equipped with a V6 engine and Cobra the correct manual transmission fill level is 1.3 cm (1/2 inch) below the edge of these...
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... chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Drive cautiously. MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS 3.8L OHV Component V6 engine Air filter element Fuel filter Battery Oil filter PCV valve Spark plugs* FA-1611 FG-986 BXT-59 FL-400S EV-152 AGSF-42FM...) decal for spark plug gap information. **If a spark plug is removed for inspection, it must be replaced, use tire chains on the engine decal. 198 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not use only spark plugs with size P225/55R16 or 245/45ZR17 tires. If this...
... chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Drive cautiously. MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS 3.8L OHV Component V6 engine Air filter element Fuel filter Battery Oil filter PCV valve Spark plugs* FA-1611 FG-986 BXT-59 FL-400S EV-152 AGSF-42FM...) decal for spark plug gap information. **If a spark plug is removed for inspection, it must be replaced, use tire chains on the engine decal. 198 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not use only spark plugs with size P225/55R16 or 245/45ZR17 tires. If this...
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Maintenance and Specifications REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Brake fluid Ford Part Name Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend...yellow-colored) Application All Capacity Fill to line on reservoir Engine oil (includes filter change)6 3.8L OHV V6 engine 4.6L SOHC V8 engine 4.6L 4v V8 (Mach 1) 3.8L OHV V6 engine 4.6L SOHC V8 engine 4.6L 4v V8 (Mach 1) with Automatic Transmission 4.6L 4v V8 ... 4.6L SOHC V8/4.6L 4v V8 between MIN and MAX (Mach 1) lines on engine reservoir 199 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Maintenance and Specifications REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Brake fluid Ford Part Name Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend...yellow-colored) Application All Capacity Fill to line on reservoir Engine oil (includes filter change)6 3.8L OHV V6 engine 4.6L SOHC V8 engine 4.6L 4v V8 (Mach 1) 3.8L OHV V6 engine 4.6L SOHC V8 engine 4.6L 4v V8 (Mach 1) with Automatic Transmission 4.6L 4v V8 ... 4.6L SOHC V8/4.6L 4v V8 between MIN and MAX (Mach 1) lines on engine reservoir 199 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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... required or the axle assembly has been submerged in water. Maintenance and Specifications Fluid Rear axle lubricant 2 Ford Part Name Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant ... 2.0L (4.25 pints) Fuel tank All Automatic with 3.8L OHV V6 engine Automatic with 4.6L SOHC V8/4.6L 4v V8 (Mach 1) engine Manual with 3.8L OHV V6 engine Manual with 4.6L SOHC V8/4.6L 4v V8 (Mach 1) ...not need to 9/16 inch) below bottom of Additive 200 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of fill hole.
... required or the axle assembly has been submerged in water. Maintenance and Specifications Fluid Rear axle lubricant 2 Ford Part Name Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant ... 2.0L (4.25 pints) Fuel tank All Automatic with 3.8L OHV V6 engine Automatic with 4.6L SOHC V8/4.6L 4v V8 (Mach 1) engine Manual with 3.8L OHV V6 engine Manual with 4.6L SOHC V8/4.6L 4v V8 (Mach 1) ...not need to 9/16 inch) below bottom of Additive 200 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of fill hole.
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...in) 4653.3 (183.2) 1856.7 (73.1) 1351.3 (53.2) 2573.0 (101.3) 1534.2 (60.4) 1 1539.2 (60.6) 2 1521.5 mm (59.9 in) for Mustang GT 1526.5 mm (60.1 in) for Mustang GT 3 5 2 204 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Front (5) Track - Maintenance and Specifications ENGINE DATA Engine 4.6L 4v V8 engine....056 inch) inch) inch) Ignition EDIS Coil on plug Coil on plug system Compression 9.4:1 9.4:1 10.0:1 ratio 3.8L OHV V6 engine 4.6L SOHC V8 engine VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Vehicle dimensions (1) Overall length (2) Overall width (3) Overall height (4) Wheelbase (5) Track -
...in) 4653.3 (183.2) 1856.7 (73.1) 1351.3 (53.2) 2573.0 (101.3) 1534.2 (60.4) 1 1539.2 (60.6) 2 1521.5 mm (59.9 in) for Mustang GT 1526.5 mm (60.1 in) for Mustang GT 3 5 2 204 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Front (5) Track - Maintenance and Specifications ENGINE DATA Engine 4.6L 4v V8 engine....056 inch) inch) inch) Ignition EDIS Coil on plug Coil on plug system Compression 9.4:1 9.4:1 10.0:1 ratio 3.8L OHV V6 engine 4.6L SOHC V8 engine VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Vehicle dimensions (1) Overall length (2) Overall width (3) Overall height (4) Wheelbase (5) Track -