1996 Lincoln Continental Owner's Manual - Page 251

2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the cap and turn it slowly counterclockwise to relieve pressure. Step back while the pressure releases. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use the cloth to turn and remove cap. To find out how much engine coolant mixture your vehicle's coolant system can hold, see Refill capacities for fluids in the Index. Add engine coolant only to the coolant reservoir. If the coolant level is low, add to the reservoir a 50/50 or appropriate mixture of water and the type of engine coolant that Ford specifies. You may add water by itself only in an emergency, but you should replace it with a 50/50 mixture as soon as possible. Check the engine coolant again the next few times you drive your vehicle. Have your dealer check the engine cooling system for leaks if you have to add more than a quart (liter) of engine coolant more than once a month. Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid is an optimized formula that will protect all metals and rubber elastomers used in Ford engines for four years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km). It is not necessary and not recommended to use supplemental coolant additives in your vehicle. These additives may harm 249 3. 4. 5. Stand away from the reservoir opening. Hot steam may blow out or hot engine coolant may even splash out. /!\ WARNING Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious personal injury from hot engine coolant or steam blowout and/or damage to the engine cooling system or engine.