2003 Ford Mustang SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 20

Maintenance 3. Reinstall the pressure relief cap. 4. Start and idle the engine until the upper radiator hose is warm (this indicates the thermostat is open and coolant is flowing through the entire system). 5. Shut the engine off and let it cool. 6. Remove the pressure relief cap from the engine coolant reservoir as previously outlined. 7. Add a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water to the engine coolant reservoir until the coolant level is at the "cold fill level" as listed on the reservoir. 8. Reinstall the pressure relief cap. 9. Check the coolant level in the reservoir before you drive your vehicle the next few times (with the engine cool). 10. If necessary, add a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water to the engine coolant reservoir until the coolant level is at the "cold fill level" as listed on the reservoir. After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration (refer to Checking Engine Coolant). If the concentration is not 50/50 (protection to -34° F/-36° C), drain some coolant and adjust the concentration. It may take several drains and additions to obtain a 50/50 coolant concentration. Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in the coolant reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle. If necessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of engine coolant and distilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper level. If you have to add more than 1.0 liter (1.0 quart) of engine coolant per month, have your dealer check the engine cooling system. Your cooling system may have a leak. Operating an engine with a low level of coolant can result in engine overheating and possible engine damage. Steering linkage lubrication The front and rear tie rod ends on this vehicle have high temperature seals with greaseable fittings. The 20