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General maintenance information 4. On Econoline models, open fuel filter drain valve by pulling on the release handle. Allow to drain for approximately 25 seconds or until clean fuel is observed. Close filter drain valve by resetting handle to original position. 5. On all models, verify that the fuel filter drain valve is closed. Close the hood and remove the container from under the vehicle. 5. Restart the engine and check WATER IN FUEL indicator light. The light should not glow. If it continues to glow, have fuel system checked and repaired. ENGINE COOLANT Replacing coolant A coolant mixture of 50% coolant concentrate and 50% water is recommended to maintain best overall performance. To avoid damaging the engine and radiator, the coolant concentrate should not exceed 60%. When refilling the coolant system either as part of the regular maintenance (48 months, or 80 000 km [50 000 miles], whichever comes first and then every 36 months or 48 000 km [30 000 miles], whichever 28

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4.
On Econoline models,
open fuel filter drain valve by pulling on the
release handle. Allow to drain for approximately 25 seconds or until
clean fuel is observed. Close filter drain valve by resetting handle to
original position.
5.
On all models,
verify that the fuel filter drain valve is closed. Close
the hood and remove the container from under the vehicle.
5. Restart the engine and check WATER IN FUEL indicator light. The
light should not glow. If it continues to glow, have fuel system checked
and repaired.
ENGINE COOLANT
Replacing coolant
A coolant mixture of 50% coolant concentrate and 50% water is
recommended to maintain best overall performance. To avoid damaging
the engine and radiator, the coolant concentrate should not exceed 60%.
When refilling the coolant system either as part of the regular
maintenance (48 months, or 80 000 km [50 000 miles], whichever comes
first and then every 36 months or 48 000 km [30 000 miles], whichever
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