1997 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 128

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Maintenance and care Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your vehicle's cooling system can hold, refer to Refill capacities in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Have your dealer check the engine cooling system for leaks if you have to add more than a liter (quart) of engine coolant per month. Severe winter climate If you drive in extremely cold climates [less than -36°C (-34°F)], it may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration above 50%. Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration in your vehicle is such that the coolant will not freeze at the temperature level in which you drive during winter months. Never increase the engine coolant concentration above 60%. Leave a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and water in your vehicle year-round in non-extreme climates. CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid at least twice a year. If adding fluid is necessary, use only Mercon௡ ATF power steering fluid. 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant gauge will be near the center of the NORMAL band). 2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several times. 3. Turn the engine off. 129

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Coolant refill capacity
To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s cooling
system can hold, refer to
Refill capacities
in the
Capacities and specifications
chapter.
Have your dealer check the engine cooling system
for leaks if you have to add more than a liter (quart)
of engine coolant per month.
Severe winter climate
If you drive in extremely cold climates [less than
–36°C (–34°F)], it may be necessary to increase the
coolant concentration above 50%. Refer to the chart
on the coolant container to ensure the coolant
concentration in your vehicle is such that the coolant
will not freeze at the temperature level in which you
drive during winter months. Never increase the
engine coolant concentration above 60%. Leave a
50/50 mixture of engine coolant and water in your
vehicle year-round in non-extreme climates.
CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING
FLUID
Check the power
steering fluid at least
twice a year. If adding
fluid is necessary, use
only Mercon
°
ATF
power steering fluid.
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches
normal operating temperature (the engine coolant
gauge will be near the center of the NORMAL band).
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel
left and right several times.
3. Turn the engine off.
Maintenance and care
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