1996 FORD E SERIES octane

290 %
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[SV08710( ALL)04/95]
Octane recommendations
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[SV08725( ALL)06/95]
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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[SV08900( ALL)06/95]
one inch art:0060001-C
Typical octane rating label
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[SV09050( ALL)06/95]
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
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[SV09200( ALL)06/95]
Do not be concerned if your vehicle sometimes
knocks lightly when you drive up a hill or when
you accelerate. However, see your dealer or a
qualified service technician if persistent, heavy
knocking occurs because this can damage the
engine.
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Index 385
Fuel
calculating fuel economy....... 295
capacity............... 353
choosing the right fuel........ 289
comparisons with EPA fuel economy
estimates............. 296
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 287
filter, specifications.......... 356
fuel gauge............... 77
improving fuel economy....... 296
octane rating............. 290
quality..............289, 291
running out of fuel.......... 295
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 292
storing your vehicle.......... 362
treating emergencies......... 292
Fuel cap
removing.............. 288
replacing.............288, 294
Fuel filler door............. 288
remote release............ 287
Fuel filter, specifications......... 356
Fuel gauge................ 77
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start.......... 63
starting after a collision......... 63
Fuse panels, instrument panel....332, 338
Fuses
charts................ 338
checking and replacing........ 338
circuit breakers............ 339
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 287
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) . . . 289, 295
Gasoline (see Fuel)........... 287
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390 Index
N
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 266
New vehicle break-in........... 8
O
Octane rating.............. 290
Odometer................. 80
Oil filter..............300, 356
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 297
Oil viscosity.............. 297
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 351
Order forms, service information..... 152
Overdrive................ 203
Overseas offices............. 267
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . 117
Parking brake
operation............... 212
warning light.............. 69
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)........ 356
PCV valve, specifications......... 356
Power door locks............ 116
Power features
door locks.............. 116
lumbar support............ 141
mirrors..............143, 146
seats................. 140
windows.............123±124
Power point electrical outlet....... 148
Power steering
dipstick............... 328
driving with power steering...... 206
fluid, checking and adding....... 328
fluid, refill capacity.......... 353
fluid, specifications.......... 329
servicing............... 206
Prop rod, hood............. 281
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