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I accidently topped off my 2009 Ford Fusion coolant system with wipper fluid. Is this a serious problem?

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That depends on how long you have ran the car with it in the cooling system, if not long or at all, then you should just flush the cooling system and you'll be fine

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Hello ksaafeld.
No, it isn't a problem. The washer fluid you use is alcohol based with water.
You may want to remove the level down though, as it may overflow when your engine comes up to operating temperature.
Take care.
KL

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If the wiper fluid contained Ammonia, YES it's serious !! The ammonia will corrode the Aluminium in the engine. My advice is to drain the system, flush with clean water and then refill with new coolant. Don't take the risk. Some additives may react with the chemicals in the coolant and cause havoc.

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25940856-ldxojubx5kaly1k2zv3zks4n-2-6.gif Fig. Using Special tools 211-185 and 303-S455, or equivalent, install the coolant pump drive pulley

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