Ford Focus Engine Coolant Top Up

Dont know if this is the ops issue but some coolant loss is normal ive had to top mine up twice in 5 years of ownership. If your engine is cold the coolant level should be up to the cold fill line. The one thing that will cause you problems if you do it for a long time is rust.
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Top it up it wont hurt it just make sure the engines cold when you do it.

Ford focus engine coolant top up. Engine coolant circulates through your engine to keep it cool in the summer but wont freeze in the winter. Make sure to check your engine when it is cold for an accurate reading. I have my coolant between min and max in the mornings and temps are around 27c 80f i have set a tape to keep track of the level on cold and hot working temp. Haynes manuals 17240 views.

Theres a min mark on the outside of the reservoir. Ford motor company has used four different types of coolant since 2002. Ford focus 2011 2014 change the coolant and service the cooling system haynes manuals duration. Ford focus coolant top up location video porsche network.

Used in all models up to 1999 and some models from 2000 through 2003 yellow. My van is currently that way. Loosen the reservoir cap just a little then step back while the pressure releases. If the coolant level is low add the correct coolant to the reservoir not the radiator itself.

The reservoir has a fill range marked on the side. While the amount of coolant lost each time is minuscule over time this can reduce the level in the coolant recovery bottle. If the levels are low add coolant. Used in some models from 2009 through 2012.

Then remove the cap completely. 2012 ford focus se engine coolant temperature sensor duration. However if you have a slight leak somewhere in the engine thats allowing a small amount of coolant to get into the combustion chamber then water instead of anti freeze is a much better idea until you repair it. The topic ford focus coolant top up is closed to new replies.

Used in all models from 2004 through 2008 and some models from 2002 through 2013 dark green. Adding engine coolant also known as antifreeze to your 2012 ford focus is pretty easy. Your ford focus coolant reservoir is located on the passengers side next to the window washer fluid reservoir. Here are the colors as well as the relevant models.

First find the coolant reservoir. Theres a hose connecting the top of the radiator cap to the coolant reservoir. I see it dropped but maybe it was where i parked so now i marked the ground too lol anyway what can i add to the coolant tank.