Cooling System Flushing: Material
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MATERIAL CHART
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motorcraft® Premium Gold Engine Coolant with Bittering Agent (bittered in US only) VC-7-B (US); CVC-7-A (Canada); or equivalent (yellow color) | WSS-M97B51-A1 |
| Premium Cooling System Flush VC-1 | ESR-M14P7-A |
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WARNING: Always allow the engine to cool before opening the cooling system. Do not unscrew the coolant pressure relief cap when the engine is operating or the cooling system is hot. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
- Remove the thermostat. For additional information, refer to THERMOSTAT HOUSING .
- Install the water hose connection without the thermostat.
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NOTE: Refer to the cooling system Pro Flush and Fill operating instructions for specific vehicle hookup.
Use cooling system Pro Flush and Fill, Flush Kit and Drain Kit to flush the engine and radiator.
- Install the thermostat. For additional information, refer to THERMOSTAT HOUSING .
- Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .