1996 FORD PROBE oil filter

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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
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[SV13700(ALL)01/95]
q
Additional engine oil additives, oil treatments
or engine treatments
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[SV13725(ALL)04/95]
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).
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[SV13750(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.
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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)04/95]
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(ALL)05/94]
2. Set the parking brake fully and make sure
that the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park) (automatic transaxle) or 1 (First)
(manual transaxle).
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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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[SV16300(ALL)06/95]
Changing the Engine Oil and the Oil Filter
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[SV16400(ALL)04/95]
Change the engine oil and oil filterper the
following, whichever occurs first.
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[SV16500(ALL)04/95]
one third page art:0060618-C
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[SV16600(ALL)06/95]
Refer to theMaintenance Schedule and Record
booklet for additional information.
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[SV16700(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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[SV17275(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
Continuous contact with USED motor oil
has caused cancer in laboratory mice.
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[SV17285(ALL)05/95]
Protect your skin by washing with soap and
water.
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Index 291
Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)....... 57
Additives, engine oil.......... 218
Air bag supplemental
restraint system........... 17,25
and child safety seats....... 17,24±25
description............... 18
disposal................ 22
driver air bag............. 18
indicator light............. 55
operation............... 18
passenger air bag............ 18
proper seating............. 16
tone generator............. 22
wearing safety belts........... 15
Air cleaner filter, specifications...... 268
Air conditioning, electronic automatic
temperature control system....... 65
Alcohol, in fuel............. 214
Aluminum wheels............ 238
Antenna, radio
(see Electronic sound system) . 75, 121, 143
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 221
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 221
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 157
see also Brake............ 157
warning light.............. 57
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 188
Assistance (see Customer assistance) . . . 185
Audio system
(see Electronic sound system)..... 121
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Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
wheels................ 239
windows................ 72
Clock................127, 143
Clutch
operation while driving........ 153
recommended shift speeds....... 156
shifting the gears........... 154
Cold engine starting............ 43
Combination lap and shoulder belts..... 9
Compact disc player
(see Electronic sound system) . . . 122, 128
Compact disc radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 122
Console, description........... 114
Controls
instrument panel............ 63
mirrors................ 113
steering column............. 77
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding......... 221
drain and flush............ 226
preparing for storage......... 272
specifications............. 226
temperature gauge........... 61
Cooling fan............... 204
Crankcase emission filter......... 268
Cruise control (see Speed control)...... 89
Customer Assistance Center,
Ford (U.S.).............. 187
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada............ 192
D
Dashboard (see Instrument panel)...... 63
Daytime running light system....... 78
Defects, reporting............ 192
Dipstick
engine oil.............. 218
power steering fluid.......... 247
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 181
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Engine (continued)
storing your vehicle........271±272
Engine block heater............ 45
Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 221
checking hoses............ 229
disposal.........204, 220, 225, 244
drain and flush............ 226
preparing for storage......... 272
temperature gauge........... 61
Engine coolant temperature gauge..... 61
description............... 61
mechanical............... 61
Engine fan............... 204
Engine knocking............. 213
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter....... 220
checking and adding......... 218
dipstick............... 218
disposal.........204, 220, 225, 244
engine oil pressure gauge........ 60
filter, specifications.......... 268
synthetic oil...........217±218
ªbreak-inº oils............ 5±6
viscosity............... 217
Exhaust fumes.............. 48
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
F
Federal Communications Commission . . . 145
Federal Highway Administration
Regulation............... 5
Flashers, hazard.............. 81
Flashing the lights............. 81
Flat tire................. 173
Foglamps................. 74
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 187
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 188
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 192
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Index 297
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 192
Foreign registration........... 194
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel
calculating fuel economy....... 216
choosing the right fuel........ 212
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 210
filter, specifications.......... 268
fuel gauge............... 60
octane rating............. 213
running out of fuel.......... 215
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 214
storing your vehicle.......... 272
treating emergencies......... 214
Fuel cap
removing.............. 210
replacing............... 212
Fuel filter, specifications......... 268
Fuel gauge................ 60
Fuel pump shut-off switch, starting
after a collision............. 46
Fuses................. 248
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 210
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) . . . 212, 216
Gasohol................ 214
Gasoline (see Fuel)........... 210
Gauges, Electronic
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 61
fuel gauge............... 60
odometer............... 62
speedometer.............. 62
Gauges, Mechanical
charging system gauge......... 60
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 61
engine oil pressure gauge........ 60
fuel gauge............... 60
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Index 301
Mileage, calculating fuel economy.... 216
Mirrors, remote control......... 113
Moon roof............... 102
Motorcraft parts............. 268
N
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 192
New vehicle break-in........... 5
O
Octane rating.............. 213
Odometer
description............... 62
trip odometer............. 62
Oil filter................ 268
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 217
Oil viscosity.............. 217
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 264
Order forms, service information..... 124
Overseas offices............. 194
P
Parking brake
operation.............. 160
warning light.............. 55
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 268
PCV valve, specifications........ 268
Power door locks............. 96
Power features
door locks............... 96
mirrors............... 113
moon roof.............. 102
windows............... 101
Power steering
dipstick............... 247
driving with power steering...... 157
fluid, checking and adding...... 247
servicing............... 157
Prop rod, hood............. 206
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