General Specifications
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Cooling System Capacities | |
| Cooling system capacity 3.0L (2V) | 11.0 liters (2.91 gal) |
| Cooling system capacity 3.0L (4V) | 10.0 liters (2.65 gal) |
| Coolant Type | |
| Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in California and Oregon VC-7-B, in Canada VC-7-C) or equivalent (yellow color) | WSS-M97B51-A1 |
| Other Chemicals | |
| Motorcraft Cooling System Flush VC-1 | ESR-M14P7-A |
| Pipe Sealant with Teflon® D8AZ-19554-A | WSK-M2G350-A2 |
| Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets VC-6 | WSS-M99B37-B6 |
| Cooling System Pressure Test Specifications | |
| Cooling system | 124 kPa (18 psi) |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Test Specifications | |
| Pressure release cap | 89--124 kPa (12.9--18 psi) |
| Thermostat Opening Temperatures | |
| Starts to open (3.0L 2V) | 89.4°C-93.3°C (193°F-200°F) |
| Starts to open (3.0L 4V) | 83.9°C-87.8°C (183-190°F) |
| Fully open (3.0L 2V) | 105°C (221°F) |
| Fully open (3.0L 4V) | 98.9°C (210°F) |