1988 FORD BRONCO oil viscosity

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[SV13655( ALL)03/95]
one third page art:0060020-D
The API Certification Mark
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[SV13670( ALL)01/95]
Neveruse:
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[SV13680( ALL)01/95]
q
ªNon-Detergentº oils
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[SV13690( ALL)04/95]
q
Oils labeled API SA, SB, SC, SD, SE, SF or SG
%*
[SV13700( ALL)01/95]
q
Additional engine oil additives, oil treatments
or engine treatments
[SV13701(B )06/95]
For vehicles with 5.8L engines
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[SV13710(BEF )03/95]
Engine oils with anSAE 5W-30viscosity are
PREFERREDfor your vehicle. They provide the
best engine performance, fuel economy and
engine protection for all climates down to-15ÊF
(-25ÊC).
%*
[SV13725( ALL)03/95]
Synthetic engine oils which are CERTIFIED and
of the preferred viscosity may be used in your
engine. The engine oil and oil filter must still be
changed according to the maintenance schedule.
[SV13735(B )03/95]
For vehicles with 5.0L engines
[SV13740( ALL)04/95]
Engine oils with anSAE 10W-30viscosity are
PREFERREDfor your vehicle which provide the
best engine protection for all climates down to
-5ÊF (-20ÊC). SAE5W-30 engine oils may also be
used down to-15ÊF (-25ÊC).
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292 [SV13745( ALL)02/95]Synthetic engine oils which are CERTIFIED and
of the preferred viscosity may be used in your
engine. The engine oil and oil filter must still be
changed according to the maintenance schedule.
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[SV13775( ALL)01/95]
Checking and Adding Engine Oil
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[SV13800( ALL)03/95]
Since the proper amount of engine oil is
important for safe engine operation, check the oil
using the dipstick each time you put fuel in
your vehicle. Remember the engine must be off,
the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be
parked on level ground.
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[SV13900( ALL)03/95]
Checking the engine oil level:
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[SV14000( ALL)02/95]
1. Turn the engine off after it has warmed up
and allow a few minutes for the engine oil
to drain back into the oil pan.
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[SV14050(B F )03/95]
2. Set the parking brake, making sure that the
gearshift is securely latched in P (Park)
(automatic transmission) or 1 (First) (manual
transmission).
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[SV14100( ALL)02/95]
3. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine
heat.
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[SV14200( ALL)03/95]
4. Locate the engine oil dipstick (highlighted in
yellow) and carefully pull it out of the
engine.
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[SV14300( ALL)01/95]
5. Wipe the dipstick clean and put it back into
position, making sure it is fully seated.
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[SV14400( ALL)05/94]
quarter page art:0010364-D
Engine oil dipstick
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[SV14500( ALL)02/95]
6. Carefully, pull the dipstick out again. If the
oil level is below the ªADD 1 QT.º line, add
engine oil as necessary. If the oil level is
beyond the letter ªFº in FULL, engine
damage or high oil consumption may occur
and some oil must be removed from the
engine.
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[SV14600( ALL)01/95]
7. Put the dipstick back in and make sure it is
fully seated.
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[SV14800( ALL)01/95]
It may be necessary to add some oil between oil
changes. Make sure you use a CERTIFIED
engine oil of the preferred viscosity. Your
vehicle's warranty coverage may not apply if
engine damage is caused by the use of improper
engine oil.
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[SV15000( ALL)03/95]
Add engine oil through the oil filler cap
highlighted in yellow. To add oil, remove the
filler cap and use a funnel to pour oil into the
opening. Be careful not to overfill the engine.
Recheck the oil level after you finish adding oil.
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[SV16500( ALL)04/95]
Change the engine oil and oil filterper the
following, whichever occurs first.
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[SV16600(BEF )04/95]
one third page art:0060618-C
Oil change intervals
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Index 369
Engine knocking............ 284
Engine oil
checking and adding......... 292
dipstick............... 292
disposal...........294, 298, 315
engine oil pressure gauge........ 83
filter, specifications.......... 346
refill capacities............ 344
specifications............. 290
synthetic oil............. 291
ªbreak-inº oils............. 7
viscosity............... 291
Entry system
illuminated.............. 125
remote................ 121
Exhaust fumes.............. 71
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
F
Federal Communications Commission . . . 173
Federal Highway Administration
Regulation............... 6
Flashers, hazard............. 109
Flashing the lights............ 107
Flat tire................ 241
Fluid refill capacities.......... 344
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 257
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 258
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 264
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 264
Foreign registration........... 263
4WD light.............191, 197
4x4 systems - lever operated....... 189
4x4 systems - touch drive........ 196
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
description.............. 188
driving off road........... 200
indicator light............ 191
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