2000 Mercury Cougar Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 209

Maintenance and care Disposal of used engine coolant Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner. Follow your community's regulations and standards for recycling and/or disposal of automotive fluids. Checking and adding power steering fluid Check the power steering fluid twice a year. Switch off the engine. With the steering system at normal operating temperature, the fluid level should come up to the MAX mark. If the fluid level drops below the MIN mark, add the specified fluid. Remove the cap and fill to proper level. Refer to the Capacities and specifications chapter. 209