Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 1999 1.8 Query after having coolant replaced

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Tue 10 Feb 2009 22:10
1999 1.8 Query after having coolant replaced - jp147
Today I had the orange coolant replaced on my ford focus (petrol). When the technician at the Ford garage was doing the job I heard him reving the engine and holding it there for about 1-2 minutes. Is it usual to do this when changing out the coolant and would it do any damage to the engine ?

Also for some time I have noticed on the inside surface of the top of the coolant reservoir (above the level of the coolant), bubbles or condensation on the plastic surface. After having the coolant changed today it appears that they are still there.

Do you have any ideas about this ?

Thanks for any help.
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Tue 10 Feb 2009 22:15
1999 1.8 Query after having coolant replaced - jc2
Holding it over 3,000 rpm for a minute or so is to get air out of the heater matrix.No harm at all.
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Wed 11 Feb 2009 07:51
1999 1.8 Query after having coolant replaced - L'escargot
Any oiliness (however slight) on the inside surface of the reservoir will tend to make globules of coolant stick to the surface and not run down. I wouldn't worry about it.

Edited by L'escargot on 11/02/2009 at 07:52

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