Ford Aspire (1997 year). Manual — part 40
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Recycled Engine Coolant
Ford Motor Company recommends that Ford
and Lincoln-Mercury dealers use recycled engine
coolant produced by Ford-approved processes.
Not all coolant recycling processes produce
coolant which meets Ford specification
ESE-M97B44-A, and use of such coolant may
harm engine and cooling system components.
Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a
responsible manner. Follow your community’s
regulations and standards for recycling and
disposing of automotive fluids.
Coolant Refill Capacity
To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s
cooling system can hold, see
Refill capacities for
fluids
in the Index.
Have your dealer check the engine cooling
system for leaks if you have to add more than a
quart (liter) of engine coolant per month.
Severe Winter Climate
If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than
S
34˚F [
S
36˚C]), 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.
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Engine Coolant Drain and Flush
The proper procedures to completely drain and
flush the engine cooling system can be found in
the Service Manual for your vehicle or you can
see your dealer. See the order form located
before this chapter. Follow these recommended
procedures to ensure that your vehicle has the
specified engine level and 50/50 mixture of
cooling system fluid and water.
Checking Hoses
Check all engine and heater system hoses and
hose connections for deterioration, leaks, and
loose hose clamps as specified in the
maintenance
schedule
. Repair or replace with Motorcraft hoses
or equivalent as necessary.
Power Steering Fluid
Check the level of the power steering fluid at
least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall).
Checking and Adding Power Steering
Fluid
1.
Start the engine and let it run until the
power steering fluid reaches normal
operating temperature. The power steering
fluid will be at the right temperature when
the engine coolant temperature gauge in the
instrument cluster is near the center of the
normal operating temperature range.
2.
While the engine idles, turn the steering
wheel back and forth several times. Make
sure that the cap assembly is installed at this
time.
3.
Turn the engine off.
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4.
Check the fluid level on the reservoir. The
fluid level should be at the F (Full) line on
the reservoir.
Where to check the power steering fluid
5.
If the power steering fluid is low, add fluid
in small amounts, continuously checking the
level, until you reach the F (Full) line. Do
not overfill.
If the power steering fluid is low, do not drive
your vehicle for a long period of time before
adding fluid. This can damage the power
steering pump.
If you must check the power steering fluid
before it reaches normal operating temperature,
make sure that the fluid reaches the “L” (LOW)
line range in the reservoir. The reading will only
be accurate if the fluid temperature is
approximately 70˚ to 100˚F (21˚ to 38˚C).
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Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Under normal circumstances, you do not need to
check the fluid level of the transaxle, since your
vehicle does not use up transaxle fluid. Refer to
the
Maintenance Schedule
booklet for replacement
intervals. However, if the transaxle is not
working properly — for instance, the transaxle
may slip or shift slowly, or you may notice
some sign of fluid leakage — the fluid level
should be checked.
Checking the Automatic Transaxle Fluid
With the vehicle on a level surface and the brake
pedal fully applied, start the engine and move
the gearshift selector through all of the gears.
Allow sufficient time for each position to engage.
Securely latch the gearshift selector in the P
(Park) position. Fully set the parking brake and
leave the engine running.
Pull the dipstick out and wipe the indicator end
clean. Put the dipstick back into the filler tube
and make sure it is fully seated; otherwise, you
will not get an accurate reading. Pull the
dipstick out and read the fluid level.
Automatic transaxle fluid dipstick
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