Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 02 1.4 Engine fluid mixup

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Mon 13 Apr 2009 14:57
02 1.4 Engine fluid mixup - davidspd
By mistake, my OH has put engine transmission/power steering fluid in the coolant expansion tank "because they both looked pink". I have only just found out and the car has been driven around for about a week with no obvious ill effects. Does anyone know if any permanent damage will have been done, and do i need to take it to the garage? Also does anyone know where I can get a copy of the owners manual - it has gone missing which contributed to the problem in the first place.
Thanks
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Mon 13 Apr 2009 15:13
02 1.4 Engine fluid mixup - bell boy
suppose its better than putting water in the power steering system that a lot of people do

you need to completely flush out the water system and probably use a propietry flusher as well,ive seen various washing powders mentioned over the years to clean out internals but to my mind i would rather go down the factors and see what they have on the shelf
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Mon 13 Apr 2009 22:11
02 1.4 Engine fluid mixup - Victorbox
This is the stuff to flush it with www.forteuk.co.uk/Cooling_system_flush.htm
Lots of reverse flushing with a hose pipe and a new lot of antifreeze.
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Mon 13 Apr 2009 22:57
02 1.4 Engine fluid mixup - bell boy
"Cooling System Flush will not remove emulsified oil following head gasket failure, this is best treated with Forté Bio Degreaser"

thats the stuff ----------but only available from a good garage scheme

other products are available as well mind from de factor
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