1996 FORD ASPIRE oil

207 %
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[SV29530(ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Wheels
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[SV29535(ALL)05/95]
Wash the wheels with the same detergent you
use to wash your vehicle's body. Do not use
acid-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, abrasives,
fuel, or strong detergents. These substances will
damage protective coatings. Use tar and road oil
remover to remove grease and tar.
[SV29540(ALL)05/95]
NOTE: Before going to a car wash, find out if
the brushes are abrasive.
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[SV29610(ALL)05/95]
Battery
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[SV29612(ALL)02/95]
The Motorcraft maintenance-free battery does
not require additional water during its life of
service. The vents are part of the cover and
cannot be removed. For longer, trouble-free
operation, keep the top of the battery clean and
dry. Also, make certain the battery cables are
tightly fastened to the battery terminals.
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[SV29614(ALL)02/95]
If you see any corrosion on the battery cables or
terminals, remove the cables from the terminal
and clean them both with a wire brush. You can
neutralize the acid with a solution of baking
soda and water. Reinstall the cables when you
are done cleaning them, and apply a small
quantity of grease to the top of each battery
terminal to help prevent corrosion.
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[SV29616(ALL)07/95]
Battery replacement
[SV29620(ALL)09/93]
If the original equipment battery requires
replacement (under warranty), it may be
replaced by a Motorcraft Low-Maintenance
battery.
[SV29625(ALL)04/95]
The Low-Maintenance battery has removable
vent caps for checking the electrolyte level and
adding water, if necessary. The electrolyte level
should be checked at least every 24 months or
24,000 miles (40,000 km) in temperatures up to
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209 %
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[SV29665(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns
skin, eyes, and clothing.
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[SV29670(ALL)07/95]
If the acid touches someone's skin, eyes, or
clothing, immediately flush the area with water
for at least 15 minutes. If someone swallows the
acid, have him or her drink lots of milk or water
first, then Milk of Magnesia, a beaten egg, or
vegetable oil. Call a doctor immediately.
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[SV29675(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns
skin, eyes, and clothing.
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[SV29690(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
Applying too much pressure on the ends
when lifting a battery could cause acid to
spill. Lift the battery with a carrier or
with your hands on the opposite corners.
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[SV29700(ALL)03/01]
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
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[SV29800(ALL)03/95]
Under normal circumstances, you do not need to
check the fluid level of the transaxle, since your
vehicle does not use up transaxle fluid. Refer to
theMaintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet for
replacement intervals. However, if the transaxle
is not working properly Ð for instance, the
transaxle may slip or shift slowly, or you may
notice some sign of fluid leakage Ð the fluid
level should be checked.
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[SV30400(ALL)03/95]
If you must add transaxle fluid in an emergency,
use only MERCONHfluid, such as Motorcraft
MERCONHMulti-Purpose ATF. Add the fluid in
1/2-pint increments until you raise the fluid
level to within the crosshatched area on the
dipstick. Never overfill the transaxle. If the fluid
level gets too high, remove the excess fluid as
soon as possible; otherwise, you could damage
the transaxle.
[SV30475(ALL)04/95]
NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive
fluids in a responsible manner. Follow
your community's standards for
disposing of these types of fluids. Call
your local recycling center to find out
about recycling automotive fluids.
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[SV30500(ALL)01/89]
Manual Transaxle Fluid
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[SV30600(ALL)08/91]
The lubricant level and quality should not
deteriorate under normal use. However, you
should periodically have your Ford Dealer check
the fluid level during regular oil changes.
[SV30700(ALL)01/89]
Checking manual transaxle oil level
[SV30800(ALL)01/89]
1. Remove the speedometer cable and driven
gear from the transaxle case.
[SV30900(ALL)01/89]
2. Wipe the gear clean and reinsert it.
[SV31100(ALL)02/92]
3. Pull it out again. The oil level should be
between the F and L marks, as indicated in
the illustration.
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half page art:0030228-BChecking manual transaxle oil level
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[SV31350(ALL)04/95]
NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive
fluids in a responsible manner. Follow
your community's standards for
disposing of these types of fluids. Call
your local recycling center to find out
about recycling automotive fluids.
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[SV31600(ALL)03/95]
Brake Fluid
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[SV31700(ALL)03/95]
Under normal circumstances, your vehicle
should not use up brake fluid rapidly. However,
expect the level of the brake fluid to slowly fall
as you put more mileage on your vehicle and
the brake pads wear.
[SV31800(ALL)09/93]
Check the brake fluid at least once a year. You
can do this by looking at the fluid level in the
plastic reservoir on the master cylinder. (See
Your Engine Typeearlier in this chapter to locate
the master cylinder.) The fluid level should be at
or near the MAX mark.
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[SV40200(ALL)03/95]
Headlamp Bulb
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[SV40400(ALL)01/95]
The headlamps on your vehicle use replaceable
bulbs. When the lamp burns out, simply replace
the bulb, rather than the whole lamp.
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[SV40500(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully
and keep out of children's reach. Grasp
the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your
hand could cause the bulb to break the
next time the headlamps are operated.
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[SV40600(ALL)01/95]
Do not remove the burned-out bulb unless you
can immediately replace it with a new one. If a
bulb is removed for an extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the headlamp housing
and affect its performance.
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[SV40700(ALL)03/95]
Removing the headlamp bulb
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[SV40800(ALL)05/95]
1. Make sure that the headlamp knob is in the
OFF position.
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[SV40900(ALL)02/95]
2. Lift the hood and find the bulb in the
headlamp socket.
[SV41000(ALL)05/93]
3. Remove the electrical connector from the
bulb housing by pushing the locking tabs on
either side and pulling out the connector.
[SV41100(ALL)05/93]
4. Remove the retaining ring by turning it 1/8
of a turn to free it from the socket. Then
slide the ring off.Keep the ring.You must
use it again to hold the new bulb in place.
[SV41125(ALL)05/93]
5. Remove the rubber boot. Save it because
you'll need it to cover the new bulb.
[SV41150(ALL)05/93]
6. Release the metal retaining clip that holds
the bulb in place.
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[SV48400(ALL)05/95]
Watch for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke, loss
of oil pressure, the charge warning light, the
check engine light, or the temperature warning
light. These sometimes indicate that the emission
system is not working properly.
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[SV48500(ALL)01/95]
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your
vehicle or engine. Changes that cause more
unburned fuel to reach the exhaust system can
increase the temperature of the engine or
exhaust system.
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[SV48550(ALL)03/95]
In general, maintenance, replacement, or service
of the emissions control devices or systems in
your new Ford Motor Company vehicle or
engine may be performed at your expense by
any automotive repair establishment or
individual using automotive parts equivalent to
those which your vehicle or engine was
originally equipped.
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[SV48575(ALL)05/95]
If other than Ford or Motorcraft or Ford
authorized remanufactured parts are used for
maintenance, replacement, or for the service of
components affecting emissions control, the
owner should be assured that such parts are
warranted by their manufacturer to be
equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company
parts in performance and durability. Please
consult your warranty information booklet for
complete warranty information.
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[SV48600(ALL)01/95]
By law, anyone who manufactures, repairs,
services, sells, leases, trades vehicles, or
supervises a fleet of vehicles is not permitted to
intentionally remove an emission control device
or prevent it from working. In some of the
United States and in Canada, vehicle owners
may be liable if their emission control device is
removed or is prevented from working.
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Vehicle Storage
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[SV50800(ALL)01/95]
Maintenance Tips
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[SV50900(ALL)01/95]
If you plan on storing your vehicle for an
extended period of time (60 days or more), refer
to the following maintenance recommendations
to ensure your vehicle stays in good operating
condition.
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[SV51000(ALL)01/95]
General
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[SV51100(ALL)01/95]
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Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated place.
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[SV51200(ALL)01/95]
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Protect from sunlight, if possible.
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[SV51300(ALL)01/95]
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If vehicles are stored outside, they require
regular maintenance to protect against rust
and damage.
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[SV51400(ALL)01/95]
Body
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[SV51500(ALL)01/95]
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Wash vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt,
grease, oil, tar or mud from exterior surfaces,
rear wheel housing and underside of front
fenders.
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[SV51600(ALL)01/95]
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Periodically wash vehicles stored in exposed
locations.
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[SV51700(ALL)01/95]
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Touch-up raw or primed metal to prevent
rust.
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[SV51800(ALL)01/95]
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Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a
thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary when the
vehicle is washed.
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[SV51900(ALL)04/95]
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Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid hinges
and latches with a light grade oil.
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[SV52000(ALL)01/95]
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Cover interior soft trim to prevent fading.
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[SV52100(ALL)01/95]
q
Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
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