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How Often Do You Check The Secondary Cooling System Reservoir On A 2012 Ford F
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... an engine cooling loop to cool the engine and a secondary cooling loop to "wear out" in the vehicle entering an idle-only mode. These two factors may cause the additives in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information. Refer to provide heat transfer, freeze point protection, and corrosion protection using accelerator pedal.
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... system. The secondary cooling system operates close to ambient temperature, and is loosened slightly. These can be drained, chemically cleaned, and refilled with alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant). The cooling system(s) are under your vehicle's warranty.
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...a pressure relief cap on the coolant recovery reservoir when the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolant... Slowly turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap. 381
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... reservoir. When you add coolant, check the coolant concentration. If you drive the vehicle, check the coolant level in engine overheating and possible engine damage. 382
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... your engine coolant reservoir as outlined previously in the Adding engine coolant section. Fill your vehicle's cooling system can hold,...Ford-approved recycling process is equipped with a diesel engine, refer to the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section of your community's regulations and standards for optimum cooling system and engine protection.
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