Ford fuaion water leak

Gazzza81

Hi guys i noticed today there is coolant leaking from what looks like the thermostat seal.

Now, i know VERY little about cars so although im confidant i can replace the casing or seal, whatever i find is damaged when i take it off

What im not sure about is draining and refilling the system, any advice for the most easy simple way of doing this?

wgl2014

When was your coolant last changed? If fairly recently then depending on where (how high up) the thermostat is you may not need to drain and refill, just top up the header tank afterwards.

If your coolant needs doing anyway then drain via either the drain plug on your rad or by disconnecting the lower rad hose.

I would also consider replacing the thermostat as a whole rather than just the seal depending on price. The last one I did was about £8 for a genuine part.

Gazzza81

Thanks, ive only had the car about 3 months so unsure when i was last done so will probably do it anyway.
Thats not a bad call to replace the thermo too i will do that cheers

How about refilling? How should i go about doing that?

wgl2014

Just fill via the header tank, run the engine up to temp and top up as necessary.
(I will add that I haven't changed a thermostat in a fusion but have found it quite similar in a few different cars)

Gazzza81

Ok thanks

Also, shall i just use straight antifreeze or mix it with water?

Geodark

Gazzza81 wrote: »

Ok thanks

Also, shall i just use straight antifreeze or mix it with water?

you can buy ready mixed if its easier for you.

Gazzza81

Just bought 5ltr coolant hopfully that will be enough to fill it up with