Coolant

1999 FORD EXPLORER
214,298 MILES
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RMOORE09
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Hello could someone tell me if I have a coolant overflow or an expansion tank? I was getting my tires rotated and they put coolant in the extra tank saying it needed coolant but im not sure on this model. Its a 1999 Ford Explorer with a 4.0 L V6 OHV. Thanks!
Jun 8, 2012 at 8:14 PM
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CADIEMAN
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keep your eye on the coolant jug if it goes low again u will have to pressure test the coolant sys.
Jun 8, 2012 at 8:36 PM
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RMOORE09
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So it needs to keep coolant in it?
Jun 8, 2012 at 8:37 PM
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CADIEMAN
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yes it has a full and add lines on the jug.
Jun 8, 2012 at 9:56 PM
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