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Maintenance and Specifications Add prediluted engine coolant meeting the Ford specification (Motorcraft௡ Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted). See Capacities and Specifications for more information. Note: Generic coolants for all makes and models may not meet the Ford specification and may cause damage to the cooling system. This damage may void the warranty. For vehicles with overflow coolant systems with a non-pressurized cap on the coolant recovery system, add coolant to the coolant recovery reservoir when the engine is cool. Add prediluted engine coolant (Motorcraft௡ Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted) to the FULL COLD level. For all other vehicles which have a coolant degas system with a pressurized cap, or if it is necessary to remove the coolant pressure relief cap on the radiator of a vehicle with an overflow system, follow these steps to add engine coolant. 1. Turn the engine off and let it cool. 2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolant pressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (a translucent plastic bottle). Slowly turn cap counterclockwise until pressure begins to release. 3. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use the cloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap. 4. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with prediluted engine coolant to within the FULL COLD level, or between the MIN and MAX marks (within the COLD FILL RANGE), as listed on the engine coolant reservoir. If you removed the radiator cap in an overflow system, fill the radiator until the coolant is visible and radiator is almost full. If coolant is added to bring the level within the COLD FILL RANGE when the engine is not cold, the system may remain under filled. 5. Replace the cap. Turn until tightly installed. Cap must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss. 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 prediluted engine coolant to bring the coolant level to the proper level. If you have to add more than 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) of engine coolant per month, have your authorized 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. 49 2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus)

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Add prediluted engine coolant meeting the Ford specification
(Motorcraft
°
Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted). See
Capacities and
Specifications
for more information. Note: Generic coolants for all
makes and models may not meet the Ford specification and may cause
damage to the cooling system. This damage may void the warranty.
For vehicles with overflow coolant systems with a non-pressurized cap
on the coolant recovery system, add coolant to the coolant recovery
reservoir when the engine is cool. Add prediluted engine coolant
(Motorcraft
°
Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted) to the FULL COLD
level. For all other vehicles which have a coolant degas system with a
pressurized cap, or if it is necessary to remove the coolant pressure
relief cap on the radiator of a vehicle with an overflow system, follow
these steps to add engine coolant.
1. Turn the engine off and let it cool.
2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolant
pressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (a translucent plastic bottle).
Slowly turn cap counterclockwise until pressure begins to release.
3. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use the
cloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap.
4. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with prediluted engine coolant to
within the FULL COLD level, or between the MIN and MAX marks
(within the COLD FILL RANGE), as listed on the engine coolant
reservoir. If you removed the radiator cap in an overflow system, fill the
radiator until the coolant is visible and radiator is almost full. If coolant is
added to bring the level within the COLD FILL RANGE when the engine
is not cold, the system may remain under filled.
5. Replace the cap. Turn until tightly installed. Cap must be tightly
installed to prevent coolant loss.
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 prediluted engine coolant to bring the coolant
level to the proper level.
If you have to add more than 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) of engine coolant per
month, have your authorized 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.
Maintenance and Specifications
49
2012 Diesel
(67l)
Supplement, 3rd Printing
USA
(fus)