1996 FORD AEROSTAR octane

276 %
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Choosing the Right Fuel
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Use only UNLEADED FUEL in your vehicle.
Using leaded fuel is prohibited by federal law.
Your warranty may not apply if your vehicle is
damaged because you used the wrong fuel.
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Vehicle inspection programs may detect
misfueling. Under these circumstances, you may
be required by law to make costly repairs at
your own expense.
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Octane recommendations
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Your engine is designed to use regular
unleaded fuel with an octane rating of 87.In
most cases, it is not necessary to use a fuel with
an octane rating higher than 87. At service
stations, the octane rating is displayed on a label
on the pumps.
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one inch art:0060001-C
Typical octane rating label
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In some parts of the country, ªregularº grade
fuels are sold with octane ratings of 86 or even
less, especially in high altitude areas. We
recommend that you do not use these fuels.
Always use a fuel with an octane rating of 87,
even if it is sold as a ªmidgradeº or ªpremium.º
[SV09200(ALL)08/95]
Do not be concerned if your vehicle sometimes
knocks lightly when you drive up a hill or when
you accelerate. However, if a fuel with the
recommended octane rating knocks heavily
under all driving conditions or knocks lightly
driving at cruising speed on level roads, see
your dealer or a qualified service technician.
Persistent, heavy knocking can damage the
engine.
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Index 367
Foreign registration........... 254
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles, special notice . . 5
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel.................. 273
calculating fuel economy....... 280
capacity............... 335
choosing the right fuel........ 276
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates......... 281
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 273
filter, specifications.......... 337
fuel filler door release lever...... 273
fuel gauge............... 84
octane rating............. 276
quality................ 276
running out of fuel.......... 280
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 278
storing your vehicle.......... 343
treating emergencies......... 278
Fuel cap................ 273
removing.............. 274
replacing............... 274
Fuel filler door............. 273
override, manual........... 273
remote release............ 273
Fuel filter, specifications......... 337
Fuel gauge................ 84
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start.......... 69
starting after a collision......... 69
Fuse panels............... 313
Fuses
charts................ 313
circuit breakers............ 322
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372 Index
Mileage, calculating fuel economy..... 280
Mirrors................. 144
dual electric remote control...... 144
Motorcraft parts............. 337
N
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration......... 252
New vehicle break-in........... 7
O
Octane rating.............. 276
Odometer
description............... 88
trip odometer.............. 88
Oil filter................ 337
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 282
Oil viscosity.............. 282
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 332
Order forms, service information..... 261
Overdrive................ 188
Overseas offices............. 254
P
Parking brake.............. 197
operation............... 197
warning light.............. 75
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)........ 337
PCV valve, specifications......... 337
Power door locks............ 126
Power features
door locks.............. 126
lumbar support............ 142
mirrors................ 144
windows............... 127
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