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Changing the Engine Oil and the Oil Filter
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Change the engine oil and oil filterper the
following, whichever occurs first.
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Refer to theMaintenance Schedule and Record
booklet for additional information.
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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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RWARNING
Continuous contact with USED motor oil
has caused cancer in laboratory mice.
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Protect your skin by washing with soap and
water.
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NOTE: When you change or add engine
coolant, it is important to maintain
your engine coolant concentration
between 40%(-11ÊF [-24ÊC]) and 60%
(-62ÊF [-52ÊC]),depending on FORD PROBE 1996 2.G Owners Manual 225
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NOTE: When you change or add engine
coolant, it is important to maintain
your engine coolant concentration
between 40%(-11ÊF [-24ÊC]) and 60%
(-62ÊF [-52ÊC]),depending on](/manual-img/11/5320/w960_5320-221.png)
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NOTE: When you change or add engine
coolant, it is important to maintain
your engine coolant concentration
between 40%(-11ÊF [-24ÊC]) and 60%
(-62ÊF [-52ÊC]),depending on your local
climate conditions. Below 40% you will
lose freeze protection and above 60%
your engine may overheat on a warm
day.
[SV20570(ALL)05/95]
NOTE: Do not use an engine coolant that does
not meet all 14 requirements of Ford
specification ESE-M97B44-A. The use
of an improper coolant may void your
warranty for the engine cooling system.
Use only a premium nationally
recognized brand name engine coolant.
Do not use alcohol or methanol
anitifreeze. If you do not use the
proper coolant, the aluminum radiator
on your vehicle will corrode.
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[SV20575(ALL)05/95]
Ford Motor Company expressly authorizes the
Ford Rotunda engine coolant recycling process
and chemicals. Use only Ford Rotunda recycled
engine coolant or an equivalent recycled engine
coolant that is certified by the supplier to meet
Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A.
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[SV20580(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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Traction A B C
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The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
A, B, and C, and they represent the tires ability
to stop on wet pavement as measured u FORD PROBE 1996 2.G Owners Manual 237
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Traction A B C
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The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
A, B, and C, and they represent the tires ability
to stop on wet pavement as measured u](/manual-img/11/5320/w960_5320-233.png)
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Traction A B C
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The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
A, B, and C, and they represent the tire's ability
to stop on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire
is based on braking (straightahead) traction tests
and does not include cornering (turning)
traction.
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Temperature A B C
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The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on
a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to
a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law. Warning: The temperature
grade for this tire is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
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one third page art:0032151-BAutomatic transaxle fluid dipstick on 2.0L engine vehicles
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If you must add transaxle fluid in an emergency,
use only MERCONHfl FORD PROBE 1996 2.G Owners Manual 244 [SV30350(ALL)06/93]
one third page art:0032151-BAutomatic transaxle fluid dipstick on 2.0L engine vehicles
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If you must add transaxle fluid in an emergency,
use only MERCONHfl](/manual-img/11/5320/w960_5320-240.png)
244 [SV30350(ALL)06/93]
one third page art:0032151-BAutomatic transaxle fluid dipstick on 2.0L engine vehicles
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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.
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Manual Transaxle Fluid
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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.
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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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To make sure that the catalytic converter and the
other emission control parts continue to work
properly:
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q
Use only unleaded fuel.
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[SV48000(ALL)01/95 FORD PROBE 1996 2.G Owners Manual 262
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To make sure that the catalytic converter and the
other emission control parts continue to work
properly:
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q
Use only unleaded fuel.
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262
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To make sure that the catalytic converter and the
other emission control parts continue to work
properly:
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q
Use only unleaded fuel.
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q
Avoid running out of fuel.
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q
Do not turn off the ignition while your
vehicle is moving, especially at high speeds.
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Do not push start your vehicle.
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Have the services listed in yourMaintenance
Schedule and Recordbooklet performed
according to the specified schedule.
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RWARNING
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in
dry grass or other dry ground cover. The
emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which
can start a fire.
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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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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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In general, maintenance, replacement, or service
of the emission 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 with which your vehicle or engine was
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