Sable V6-232 3.8L (1988)
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Coolant: Technical Service Bulletins
Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tips
Article No.
95-18-2
09/11/95
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COOLANT - USE OF RECYCLED ENGINE, COOLANT - SERVICE TIP
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COOLING SYSTEM - USE OF RECYCLED ENGINE, COOLANT - SERVICE TIP
FORD:
1980 and after CROWN VICTORIA, MUSTANG, THUNDERBIRD
1981 and after ESCORT
1982-88 EXP
1984-94 TEMPO
1986 and after TAURUS
1988-93 FESTIVA
1989 and after PROBE
1994 and after ASPIRE
1995 and after CONTOUR
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1980 and after CONTINENTAL, COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS, TOWN CAR
1981-86 CAPRI
1981-87 LYNX
1984-92 MARK VII
1984-94 TOPAZ
1986 and after SABLE
1987-89 TRACER
1991-94 CAPRI
1991 and after TRACER
1993 and after MARK VIII
1995 and after MYSTIQUE
MERKUR:
1985-89 XR4TI
1988-89 SCORPIO
LIGHT TRUCK:
1980 and after F-150-350 SERIES
1981 and after ECONOLINE
1982 and after BRONCO
1983 and after RANGER
1984-90 BRONCO II
1986 and after AEROSTAR
1988 and after F SUPER DUTY
1991 and after EXPLORER
1993 and after VILLAGER
1995 and after WINDSTAR
This TSB is being republished in its entirety to include warranty information when using recycled coolant
ISSUE:
Ford Motor Company authorizes the use of recycled engine coolant that, when properly processed and reinhibited, meets Ford specification
ESE-M97B44-A. At this time, the Rotunda Coolant Recycler (181-00003) process is the only approved coolant recycling method available through Ford
that is capable of producing recycled engine coolant that meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A.
ACTION:
Refer to the following Service Procedure for coolant processing and reinhibiting using Rotunda Coolant Recycler (181-00003).
NOTE:
WHILE TESTING SHOWS THAT RECYCLED ENGINE COOLANT CAN PROVIDE ACCEPTABLE PERFORMANCE, THE COOLANT
PRODUCED FROM ROTUNDA EQUIPMENT IS INTENDED FOR USE WITHIN DEALERSHIPS ON WARRANTY AND CUSTOMER PAY
REPAIRS ONLY AND NOT INTENDED FOR RETAIL SALE. THERE ARE REGULATORY, PACKAGING AND LABELING CONCERNS