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Ford Cougar Workshop and Auto Repair Manuals | 1999-2001

303-03 Engine Cooling|Description and Operation > < 303-01B Engine - 2.5L|Engine
Engine Cooling - Specifications Cougar 1999 (08/1998-01/2001)

Lubricants, Fluids, Sealers and Adhesives

Item Specification
Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid F6AZ-19544-AA

Antifreeze

Specific gravity (providing no other additive is in coolant) Approximate percentage of anti-freeze (by volume) Remains fluid to Solidifies at
1,061 at + 15°C (58°F) 50 –25°C (–13°F) –30°C (–22°F)

Cooling System Refill Capacities

Engine Automatic Transaxle Manual Transaxle
2.0 L 7.1L (7.5 qt) 6.6L (7.0 qt)
2.5L 8.6L (9.1 qt) 8.4L (8.9 qt)

Cooling System Pressure Specification

Description Pressure kPa (psi)
Radiator Pressure Test 138 (20)
Pressure Relief Cap Pressure 89-128 (13-18)

Torque Specifications

Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
Thermostat housing cover bolts - 2.0L 9 - 80
Thermostat housing bolts - 2.0L 9 - 80
Thermostat housing bolts - 2.5L 18 13 -
Water pump bolts - 2.0L 18 13 -
Water pump bolts - 2.5L 18 13 -
Water pump pulley bolts - 2.0L 12 9 -
Engine support bracket bolts 50 37 -
Engine support bracket nuts 80 59 -
Ground lead bolt 12 9 -
Transaxle cooling line union 27 20 -
Air conditioning (A/C) radiator bolts 4 - 35
Radiator bolts 10 - 89
Water pump belt tensioner bolt - 2.5L 10 - 89
A/C suction accumulator bolts 11 8 -

303-03 Engine Cooling|Description and Operation > < 303-01B Engine - 2.5L|Engine