1996 FORD WINDSTAR octane

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[SV06700(ALL)05/95]
A venting fuel tank is not an abnormal condition. It may be
caused by:
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too volatile a fuel for the weather conditions. Service stations
sometimes sell winter grade fuel in the summer.
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[SV06900(ALL)01/93]
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pulling a heavy load on hot days, or at high altitudes.
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[SV07000(ALL)05/95]
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extended periods of idling with the engine RPM increased
above the normal idle range.
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[SV07100(ALL)05/95]
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parking the vehicle in full sunlight for extended periods on
extremely hot days.
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[SV07200(ALL)05/95]
Choosing the Right Fuel
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[SV07300(ALL)05/95]
Use only UNLEADED FUEL in your vehicle. Using leaded fuel
is prohibited by federal law. Any vehicle damage may not be
covered by your warranty.
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Octane recommendations
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[SV07550(ALL)04/95]
Your vehicle is designed to use regular gasoline with an
octane rating of 87.
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[SV07650(ALL)03/95]
6 pica art:0040193-A
Typical octane rating label
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Servicing Your Windstar
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We do not recommend gasolines labeled ªregularº that are sold
with octane ratings of 86 or even less in high altitude areas.
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Do not be concerned if your vehicle sometimes knocks lightly.
However, if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions on
the recommended octane rating fuel, see your dealer or a
qualified service technician to prevent any engine damage.
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Fuel quality
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[SV08050(ALL)02/95]
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle, or hesitation
problems try a different brand of fuel. If the condition persists,
see your dealer or qualified service technician.
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[SV08850(ALL)05/95]
It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to
your fuel tank if you continue to use a high-quality fuel.
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Index
Engine oil (continued)
disposal...................... 318
engine oil pressure warning light.......... 73,89
filter, specifications................. 364
refill capacities................... 363
synthetic oil.................... 317
ªbreak-inº oils.................... 5
viscosity...................... 317
Entry system
illuminated..................... 154
keyless....................... 147
remote....................... 151
Exhaust fumes...................... 62
Extended Service Plan, Ford............... 4
F
Federal Communications Commission.......... 233
Flashers, hazard.................... 135
Flashing the lights................... 130
Flat tire........................ 267
Fluid refill capacities.................. 363
Foglamps....................... 121
Ford Dispute Settlement Board............. 286
Ford Extended Service Plan................ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada............ 292
Ford of Canada Customer Assistance Centre....... 292
Foreign registration.................. 290
French owner guides, how to obtain............ 3
Fuel
calculating fuel economy............... 314
capacity...................... 363
choosing the right fuel................ 310
filling your vehicle with fuel............. 308
fuel gauge.................... 77,94
improving fuel economy............... 315
low fuel warning light................. 76
octane rating.................... 310
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Mileage, calculating fuel economy............ 314
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview mirror.......144, 190
heated....................... 190
rearview...................... 188
vanity mirror, illuminated.............. 191
Motorcraft parts.................... 364
O
Octane rating..................... 310
Odometer
description.................... 79,96
trip odometer..................... 80
Oil (see Engine oil).................. 316
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system.......... 361
Order forms, service information............ 198
Overdrive...................... 237
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system........ 152
Parking brake
operation...................... 244
warning light................... 68,84
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)............... 364
PCV valve, specifications................ 364
Power door locks................... 146
Power features
door locks..................... 146
lumbar support................... 170
mirrors....................... 189
seats........................ 169
windows...................... 160
Power steering
dipstick...................... 339
driving with power steering............. 240
fluid, checking and adding.............. 339
fluid, specifications................. 365
servicing...................... 240
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