If the levels are low add coolant.
Ford coolant cap problem.
There s a hose connecting the top of the radiator cap to the coolant reservoir.
Before you have your ford vehicle taken in for service you need to diagnose the problem that is occurring.
Yesterday when trying to open the cap it appears to have separated from its lower half.
The radiator cap is a very important part of the engine s cooling system yet it is often overlooked when troubleshooting the system.
If the coolant level is low add the correct coolant to the reservoir not the radiator itself.
The radiator cap seems like a very simple device that has no other use than being a stopper for a hole.
First find the coolant reservoir.
Afraid i may cause problems using vice grips.
When the coolant rises to the cold fill line replace the cap and tighten it until you feel it click.
Top it off to the full line and keep an eye on it for now.
There s a min mark on the outside of the reservoir.
The radiator cap is actually much more important than that.
If the coolant is not flowing through your engine then your ford engine can and will overheat.
Hi i am trying to top up the coolant in my 2001 ford focus zx3 but the cap on the reservoir is on very tight.
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I have seen a few threads about this on this forum but my case is slightly different.
I can t even budge it by hand.
Ford escapes fiesta sts fusions and transit connects at risk of fires due to coolant leaks.
Check the coolant every day to see if the level drops.
Hi all i usually remove and reinstall the coolant reservoir cap every month to prevent it from becoming stuck.
This could be out the overflow reservoir the reservoir hose radiator cap coolant hoses or into the engine from a head gasket leak.
A radiator cap is used to keep water or coolant inside of the radiator but it is also in place to relieve pressure if the temperature of the coolant is too high.
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Some cars leak a little bit of coolant over time for a variety of reasons.
You can use diluted coolant by itself or a 50 50 mixture of concentrated coolant and distilled water.
Any suggestions out there.
