1996 Ford Thunderbird Owner's Manual - Page 247

u Close the vent plug. u Reinstall the coolant recovery reservoir cap by installing the cap to the fully installed position. u Reinstall the pressure cap to the pressure relief position by installing the cap to the fully installed position, and then backing off to the first stop. hose is warm (this indicates the thermostat is open and coolant is flowing through the entire system). completely with a thick cloth and cautiously remove radiator pressure cap and add a 50/50 mixture of recommended coolant and water until system is full. u Start and idle engine until the radiator upper u Immediately shut off engine. Cover cap u Reinstall the radiator cap securely. u Remove the cap from the engine coolant recovery reservoir and add a 50/50 mixture of recommended cooling system fluid and water to the FULL-HOT mark on the engine coolant recovery reservoir. Check that reservoir hose is not kinked. u Reinstall the reservoir cap. u Check for leaks at the draincock, block plug and vent plug. u Recheck the engine coolant level, using the recommended procedure, after one or two occasions of vehicle use. 245