2013 Ford E-Series-Wagon Coolant in Mesa, AZ

These symptoms can reflect depleted coolant protection or a leak in the cooling system. Because the system may be pressurized and hot after driving, checking it should be done cold. A pressure test helps determine whether the vehicle needs routine coolant service or leak repair.

• Temperature gauge running higher than usual
• Sweet smell or a puddle beneath the front of the vehicle
• Rusty, cloudy, or low coolant in the reservoir

The replacement coolant uses the type and concentration the manufacturer specifies for this vehicle. The inspection helps distinguish coolant that needs service from a cooling-system fault that needs repair. A cold-system check is used because a running or recently driven system can be hot and pressurized.

• Drain and refill with manufacturer-specified coolant
• Cooling-system pressure test
• Inspection of hoses, cap, radiator, and water pump area

Coolant condition can also be tested during a service visit between scheduled points. Appearance alone does not establish whether the additive package still protects the system. A pressure test can further identify a leak that requires repair rather than a simple coolant change.

• Follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule
• Have coolant condition tested during service visits
• Use a pressure test when a leak is suspected

Colour is not a reliable guide to what is in the bottle, so selecting fluid by appearance can lead to an incorrect refill. The appropriate coolant and concentration should be determined according to the manufacturer's specification for this vehicle. A service visit also provides an opportunity to check the system's condition and pressure.

• Use the manufacturer-specified coolant type
• Do not assume different coolants are interchangeable
• Do not use colour alone to identify coolant

If the level keeps falling, the situation points to a leak rather than normal consumption. The cooling system is under pressure and can be hot after running, so it should be checked cold rather than opened immediately after driving. Book an inspection to determine whether the vehicle needs a refill, a coolant service, or leak repair.

• Adding coolant does not renew protective additives
• A repeatedly low level can indicate a leak
• Have the system inspected and pressure tested cold

The dealership is located at 460 East Auto Center Drive, Mesa, AZ 85204. When booking for a 2013 Ford E-Series-Wagon, describe symptoms such as a high temperature gauge, sweet smell, puddle, or low reservoir. You can also review service specials before your visit.

• Use the online service appointment scheduler
• Call 480-690-1279 for assistance
• Visit 460 East Auto Center Drive in Mesa