Section 1578 (Automatic Transaxle Cooling (ECVT) (Hybrid)): Specifications

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Specifications
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MATERIAL

Item Specification Fill Capacity
Motorcraft® Specialty Green Engine Coolant
VC-10-A2 (US); CVC-10-A (Canada)
WSS-M97B55-A 2.75L (2.9 qt) approximate dry fill capacity (1)
(1) Genuine Mazda® Extended Life Coolant and Motorcraft® Specialty Green Engine Coolant are very sensitive to light. Do NOT allow these products to be exposed to ANY LIGHT for more than a day or two. Extended light exposure causes these products to degrade.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Description Nm lb-in
Motor Electronics Cooling System (MECS) bleed screw 3 27
MECS cooler hose bolt 15 133
MECS coolant expansion tank bolt 8 71
MECS coolant expansion tank nut 8 71
MECS radiator bolts 8 71
RENDER: 1.0x

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