1996 Ford Probe Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 224

Refilling the engine coolant - 2.0L engine When the entire engine cooling system is to be drained and refilled, use the following procedure: 1. 2. Remove the radiator cap. With the engine off and cool, add a 50/50 mixture of recommended engine cooling system fluid and water until the radiator is full. Replace and fully tighten the radiator cap, then unscrew the cap to the first stop. Start and idle the engine until the radiator upper hose is warm (this indicates the thermostat is open and engine coolant is flowing through the entire system). Shut the engine off and check the fluid level in the radiator. Add more fluid if necessary. When the radiator is filled to the proper level, replace the coolant system cap and tighten both caps completely. 3. 4. 5. 6. Refilling the engine coolant - 2.5L engine When the entire cooling system is to be drained and refilled, use the following procedure: 1. Locate the radiator breather cap and the coolant system cap in your engine compartment. The cap on your right (driver's side) is the radiator breather cap. The cap on your left (passenger's side) is the coolant system cap. 227