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2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWD
Section 1446 (Engine Cooling System (Except Hybrid)): Specifications
2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION Specifications
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MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification | Fill Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US); Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) XO-5W20-QSP (US); CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada) |
WSS-M2C945-A | - |
| Motorcraft® Specialty Green Engine Coolant VC-10-A2 (US); CVC-10-A (Canada) | WSS-M97B55-A | 2.5L engine 8.1L (8.6 qt); 3.0L engine 9.2L (9.7 qt); 3.5L engine 9.5L (10.0 qt) |
| Motorcraft® Premium Cooling System Flush VC-1 | ESR-M14P7-A | - |
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Pressure Tests | |
| Complete cooling system maximum pressure | 124 kPa (18 psi) |
| Pressure relief cap | 89-124 kPa (13-18 psi) |
| Radiator (out of vehicle) | 138 kPa (20 psi) |
| Thermostat Opening Temperatures | |
| Thermostat starts to open (2.5L) | 80-84°C (176-183°F) |
| Thermostat starts to open (3.0L) | 84-88°C (183-190°F) |
| Thermostat starts to open (3.5L) | 79.5-83.3°C (171.1-181.9°F) |
| Thermostat fully open (2.5L) | 97°C (207°F) |
| Thermostat fully open (3.0L) | 99°C (210°F) |
| Thermostat fully open (3.5L) | 94.5°C (202.1°F) |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | Nm | lb-ft | lb-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block heater | 40 | 30 | - |
| Cooling fan module bolt | 7 | - | 62 |
| Coolant inlet pipe bolts | 10 | - | 89 |
| Coolant inlet pipe hose clamp | 5 | - | 44 |
| Coolant pump bolts (2.5L) | 10 | - | 89 |
| Coolant pump bolts (3.0L) | 10 | - | 89 |
| Coolant pump bolts (3.5L) a | - | - | - |
| Coolant pump housing nuts and bolts (3.0L) | 10 | - | 89 |
| Coolant pump housing studs (3.0L) | 4 | - | 35 |
| Coolant pump pulley bolts (2.5L) | 20 | - | 177 |
| Degas bottle-to-fender bolt and nut | 9 | - | 80 |
| Engine oil filtera | - | - | - |
| Oil pan drain plug (3.5L) | 27 | 20 | - |
| Primary timing chain guide bolts (3.5L) | 10 | - | 89 |
| Primary timing chain tensioner bolts (3.5L) | 10 | - | 89 |
| Thermostat housing bolts | 10 | - | 89 |
| Transmission cooler tubes | 30 | 22 | - |
| Upper radiator support bracket bolts | 10 | - | 89 |
| Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) oil control solenoid housing bolts (3.5L)a | - | - | - |
a Refer to the appropriate procedure in this service information.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.