on the drivers side at the bottom of the radiator and facing down is the drain cock.most are white and a plastic type material open it and let it drain.
You may have to remove a shield that runs straight across the car to get to the drain..that's very simple take out 3 to 5 of the small bolts and push shield until u can see the drain..you do not have to remove all bolts in the shield to get to the drain just the ones on drivers side.
now the fun part near your oil pan you will find a drain plug usally a hex depending upon the year model..remove it and let it drain.
a simpilar way to just empty the radiator is on the passanger side.there near the bottom you will see a hose that runs to the radiator u can remove the hose clip and let it drain..but i recommened you use the drain cock.
be sure to do this when car is cold and rember to re-install drain plug and drain cock.
fill with water let it run for 10 to 20 minutes.
let car cool down open radiator drain and let out the plain water.
now you can refil with your 50/50 mixture.
p.s. if you could not get drain plugs open just repeat plain water procedure 2 to 3 times before you add your mixture.
2.6 gallons
According to the 1996 Mercury Sable owners manual :It came from the factory with a 50 / 50 mix of distilled water and GREENcolor antifreeze ( meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A )
According to the 1999 Mercury Sable Owner Guide : It came from the factory with a 50 / 50 mix of distilled water and GREEN color antifreeze ( meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A )
According to the 2001 Mercury Sable Owner Guide : For the " Vulcan " and " Duratec " 3.0 litre V6 engines : They came from the factory with a 50 / 50 mix of distilled water and GREEN colored antifreeze ( meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A )
For a 2001 Mercury Sable, the cooling system typically requires about 2 to 2.5 gallons of a 50/50 mixture of antifreeze and water. It's important to check the owner's manual for the exact specifications and to ensure proper mixture ratios for optimal performance. Always make sure to use the appropriate type of antifreeze recommended for your vehicle.
Green color antifreeze meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A ( it came from the factory with a 50 / 50 mix of distilled water and the GREEN color antifreeze )
According to the 2001 Mercury Sable Owner Guide : It came from the factory with a 50 / 50 mix of distilled water and GREEN color antifreeze ( meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A )
my dad has a 1999 sable. his heat didnt work ,so i used zerox radiator flush followed directions work perfect.done 2 years ago.also change rad fluid to red not green.
Mercury Sable was created in 1986.
For a 2003 Mercury Sable, it is recommended to use a low silicate, ethylene glycol-based antifreeze that meets Ford's specifications. The preferred type is a 50/50 mix of antifreeze and distilled water, typically in the form of a coolant labeled as "Ford Motorcraft" or another compatible brand. Always check the owner's manual for specific recommendations and capacity information before refilling or replacing the coolant.
mercury sable
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