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What is the operating temperature of the cooling system of a 1997 Ford 460 cu in engine.
Which engine do you have?
depending on the engine there is not one let the engine run with the coolant cap off and watch the res level
On a 1997 Ford Explorer : CHECK ENGINE is just to the left of the " C " on the engine coolant temperature gauge ( Helpfull )
It's on the coolant reservoir. Do not open when engine is hot.
On a 1997 Ford Taurus the thread on cap on the engine coolant reservoir is the pressure cap / radiator cap
I BELIEVE that is called the ( engine coolant thermostat / water outlet assembly )
You can view the 1997 Ford Expedition owners manual online at : www . motorcraft service . com ( no spaces ) Click on Owner Guides ( page 214 has the engine coolant system capacities )
According to the 1997 Lincoln Town Car owners manual it came from the factory with an engine coolant meeting Ford specification ( ESE-M97B44-A ) ( that would be GREEN in color )
On a 1997 Ford Taurus : The thread on cap on the engine coolant reservoir is the pressure cap / radiator cap
The normal operating temperature for a 2008 Ford 6.4L diesel is 190ÊF to 205 F for the engine coolant. The oil temperature can be as high as 242 F.
For the 1999 Ford expedition it is recommended that you use the Ford Premium engine coolant which is green in color. You should not use the Ford extended life engine coolant which is orange in color.