Lincoln Aviator: Maintenance / Engine Coolant Check
WARNING: Do not remove the
coolant reservoir cap when the engine is
on or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10
minutes for the cooling system to cool
down. Cover the coolant reservoir cap with
a thick cloth to prevent the possibility of
scalding and slowly remove the cap.
Failure to follow this instruction could result
in personal injury.
WARNING: Do not put coolant in the
windshield washer reservoir. If sprayed on
the windshield, coolant could make it
difficult to see through the windshield.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
personal injury, make sure the engine is
cool before unscrewing the coolant
pressure relief cap. The cooling system is
under pressure. Steam and hot liquid can
come out forcefully when you loosen the
cap slightly.
WARNING: Do not add coolant
further than the MAX mark.
When the engine is cold, check the
concentration and level of the coolant at the
intervals listed in the scheduled maintenance
information.
Note: Make sure that the coolant level is
between the MIN and MAX marks on the
coolant reservoir.
Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. The
level may extend beyond the MAX mark.
Maintain coolant concentration within 48%
to 50%, which equates to a freeze point
between -29°F (-34°C) and -35°F (-37°C).
Coolant concentration should be checked
using a refractometer. We do not recommend
the use of hydrometers or coolant test strips
for measuring coolant concentration.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
vehicle damage and personal burn injuries,
do not start your engine with the air
cleaner removed and do not remove it
while the engine is running...
WARNING: Do not add engine
coolant when the engine is on or the
cooling system is hot. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury...
Other information:
For recommended metal repair guidelines and recommendations, refer to the following illustrations and: For additional information, refer to: Specifications (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, Specifications).
Steel Type Legend
Item
Steel Type
Color
1
Mild Steel
Yellow
2
Bake Hardened Steel (BH)
Light Blue
3
Solid Solution Strength
Pink
4
High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA)
Dark Blue
5
Dual Phase (DP) 500, 600 Class Steel
Green
6
Dual Phase (DP) 700, 800, 900, 1000 Class Steel
Fuchsia
7
Laminate Steel
Teal
8
Ultra High Strength Steel (UHSS) Martensitic, Boron
Red
9
Transformation Induced Plasticity Steel (TRIP)
Gold
10
Aluminum
Purple
Front Structure
Item
Description
Steel Type
1
Radiator support
Magnesium alloy
2
Bracket
High-Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) 350 steel
3
Bracket
Aluminum alloy
4
Suspension housing
Aluminum alloy
5
Reinforcement
High-Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) 350 steel
6
Reinforcement
Boron and Dual Phase (DP) 600 steel
7
Reinforcement
Boron and Dual Phase (DP) 600 steel
8
Bracket
Aluminum alloy
9
Side member assembly
Aluminum alloy
10
Fender apron tube
Dual Phase (DP) 800 steel
Front Bumper
Item
Description
Steel Type
1
Bumper assembly
High strength aluminum
Dash Panel and Front Fenders
Item
Description
Steel Type
1
Crossmember
Boron steel
2
Dash panel
Mild steel
3
Cowl top panel
Mild steel
4
Reinforcement
Dual Phase (DP) 800 steel
5
Front crossmemembr extension
Dual Phase (DP) 600 steel
6
Reinforcement
Dual Phase (DP) 800 steel
7
Fender assembly (LH/RH)
Bake Hardened (BH) 210 steel
8
Bracket
Mild steel
Body Side Inner Panels
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar...
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval to
help make sure your vehicle keeps running
great...