Engine And Radiator Flushing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motorcraft Premium Cooling System Flush VC-1 | ESR-M14P7-A |
| Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A | WSS-M97B51-A1 |
- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
- Remove the thermostat. For additional information, refer to THERMOSTAT AND THERMOSTAT HOUSING .
- Install the coolant hose connection without the thermostat.
- Using an appropriate cooling system flusher, flush the engine and radiator. Use cooling system flush for vehicles filled with premium gold engine coolant (yellow color).
- Install the thermostat. For additional information, refer to THERMOSTAT AND THERMOSTAT HOUSING .
- Backflush the heater core if necessary. For additional information, refer to HEATER CORE BACKFLUSHING .
- Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
NOTE:
Refer to the manufacturer's operating instructions for specific vehicle hook-up.