2016 Ford Focus Coolant in Fort Worth, TX

These symptoms can point to depleted coolant protection or a leak. The system should be checked cold because it is under pressure and hot after running. A service visit helps identify the condition found.

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

The replacement coolant is the type and concentration the manufacturer specifies for this vehicle. Inspection includes the hoses, cap, radiator, and water-pump area. For electric configurations, technicians address the applicable cooling circuits for the battery and drive components.

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

The schedule is the authority for this vehicle rather than appearance alone. Coolant condition can also be tested during a service visit between scheduled points, especially when symptoms appear. That testing helps separate service due from a leak that needs repair.

• Follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule
• Have coolant condition tested at a service visit
• Book an inspection when the level drops or temperature rises

Coolants are not interchangeable, and colour is not a reliable guide to what is in the bottle. David McDavid Ford can service the vehicle using the manufacturer-specified coolant for its configuration. The condition of the system should also be checked rather than treating a refill as the entire diagnosis.

• Use the manufacturer-specified coolant type
• Do not select coolant by colour alone
• Have system condition checked during service

A level that keeps dropping indicates a leak rather than normal consumption and calls for an inspection. Never open a cooling system while it is hot or under pressure; checking is done cold. A pressure test can help identify whether the system needs maintenance or repair.

• Adding fluid does not renew coolant additives
• A repeatedly low level can indicate a leak
• Check the system only when cold

Share the vehicle's symptoms and configuration when booking so the team can plan the appropriate inspection. Service includes testing that helps distinguish a coolant service due from a leak requiring repair. David McDavid Ford is located at 300 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, TX 76108.

• Schedule service online
• Call 817-420-7990
• Visit the Fort Worth service department