F 450 2WD Super Duty V8-6.0L DSL Turbo VIN P (2006)
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.
2. WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap while the engine is operating or when the cooling system is hot. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in damage to the cooling system or engine or result in personal injury. To avoid having scalding hot coolant or
steam blow out of the degas bottle when removing the pressure relief cap, wait until the engine has cooled, then wrap a thick cloth around
the pressure relief cap and turn it slowly. Step back while the pressure is released from the cooling system. When certain all the pressure
has been released, (still with a cloth) turn and remove the pressure relief cap. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal
injury.
CAUTION: The coolant must be recovered in a suitable, clean container for reuse. If the coolant is contaminated, it must be recycled or disposed
of correctly and the system filled with new coolant.
CAUTION: Always fill the cooling system with the same type of coolant that was drained from the system. Do not mix coolant types.
CAUTION: Engine coolant provides freeze protection, boil protection, cooling efficiency and corrosion protection to the engine and cooling
components. In order to obtain these protections, the engine coolant must be maintained at the correct concentration and fluid level in the degas
bottle.
When adding engine coolant, use a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water.
To maintain the integrity of the coolant and the cooling system:
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Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in California, Oregon and New Mexico VC-7-B, in Canada CVC-7-A) or equivalent
meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1 Always fill the cooling system with the same type of coolant that was drained from the system.
Do not mix coolant types.
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Do not add orange-colored Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant VC-2 or equivalent meeting WSS-M97B44-D. Mixing coolants may
degrade the coolant's corrosion protection.
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Do not add alcohol, methanol, brine or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol anti-freeze. These can cause engine damage from
overheating or freezing.
Relieve the cooling system pressure and disconnect and cap the engine vent hose and the radiator vent hose.
