1996 Mercury Villager Owner's Manuals

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[SV07160(ALL)06/95]4.
Replace the fuel cap tightly when you are finished. Turn it
clockwise until you hear at least three clicks. The ratcheting
mechanism allows the fuel cap to be sealed without
overtightening.
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[SV07170(ALL)10/95]5.
Push the fuel door closed.
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[SV07200(ALL)06/95]
Choosing the Right Fuel
[SV07300(ALL)05/96]
Use only UNLEADED FUEL. The use of leaded fuel is
prohibited by law and could damage your vehicle. The damage
may not be covered by your warranty.
[SV07350(ALL)05/96]
Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel containing
manganese-based additives such as MMT. Additionally, vehicles
certified to California emission standards (indicated on the
underhood vehicle Emissions Control Information label) are
designed to operate on California reformulated gasolines. If
California reformulated gasoline is not available when you
refuel, your vehicle can be operated on non-California fuels.
However, even though your engine will perform adequately on
other gasolines, the performance of the emission control devices
and systems may be adversely affected. Repair of damage
casued by using a fuel that your vehicle was not designed for
may not be covered by your warranty.
[SV07370(ALL)05/96]
Octane recommendation
[SV08000(ALL)05/96]
Your vehicle is designed to use regular gasoline with an
(R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. We do not recommend gasolines
labeled as ªregularº in high altitude areas that are sold with
octane ratings of 86 or even less.
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6 pica art:0040193-A
Typical octane rating label
[SV08200(ALL)05/96]
Do not be concerned if your vehicle sometimes knocks lightly.
However, if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions on
the recommended octane fuel, see your dealer or a qualified
service techncian to prevent any engine damage.
[SV08300(ALL)05/96]
Fuel Quality
[SV08400(ALL)05/96]
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation
problems, try a different brand of fuel. If the condition persists,
see your dealer or a qualifies service technician.
[SV08500(ALL)05/96]
The American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA)
issued a gasoline specification to provide information on high
quality fuels that optimize the performance of your vehicle. We
recommend the use of gasolines that meet the AAMA
specification if they are available.
[SV08600(ALL)05/96]
It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to
your fuel tank if you continue to use a high-quality fuel.
[SV08700(ALL)05/96]
Gasolines for clean air
[SV08800(ALL)05/96]
Ford approves the use of gasolines to improve air quality,
including reformulated gasolines that contain oxygenates such as
a maximum of 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE. There should be no
more than 5% methanol with cosolvents and additives to protect
the fuel system.
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[SV12100(ALL)05/95]
Running Out of Fuel
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[SV12150(ALL)06/95]
NOTE: Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may
have an adverse effect on modern powertrain
components.
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[SV12300(ALL)07/95]
You may need to crank the engine several times before the fuel
system starts to pump fuel from the tank to the engine.
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[SV12400(ALL)05/95]
Fuel Economy
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[SV12450(ALL)05/95]
Fuel economy is an estimate of the efficiency of your vehicle,
and can be calculated as Miles Per Gallon (MPG) or Liters Per
100 Kilometers (L/100K).
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[SV12460(ALL)05/95]
Do not calculate fuel economy during your vehicle's break-in
period. This would not be an accurate estimate of how much
fuel your vehicle will normally use.
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[SV12475(ALL)05/95]
To calculate fuel economy:
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[SV12505(ALL)05/95]1.
Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer
reading.
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[SV12550(ALL)05/95]2.
Every time you buy fuel, record the amount (in gallons or
liters) purchased.
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[SV12605(ALL)05/95]3.
After at least 3-5 tankfuls, fill the fuel tank and record the
final odometer reading.
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[SV12650(ALL)10/95]4.
Use these equations to calculate your fuel economy:
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English: MPGU(total miles driven)V(gallons used)
[SV12750(ALL)06/95]
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Metric: L/100kUMultiply the number of liters used by 100
and divide the answer by the number of kilometers
travelled.
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[SV13200(ALL)01/93]
Comparisons With Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) Fuel Economy Estimates
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[SV13300(ALL)05/95]
EPA fuel economy figures are obtained from laboratory tests
under simulated road conditions and may not reflect the actual
conditions you experience or your style of driving. The EPA
fuel economy estimate is not a guarantee that you will achieve
the fuel economy shown.
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[SV13550(ALL)05/95]
The following decrease fuel economy:
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[SV13650(ALL)05/95]
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Lack of regular, scheduled maintenance
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Rapid acceleration and excessive speed
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[SV13950(ALL)05/95]
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Driving with your foot on the brake
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[SV14050(ALL)05/95]
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Sudden stops
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[SV14150(ALL)05/95]
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Extended engine idling
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[SV14250(ALL)05/95]
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Using speed control in hilly terrain
[SV14350(ALL)02/95]
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Extended use of the A/C, defroster, rear window defroster
and other accessories
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[SV14450(ALL)05/95]
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Underinflated tires
[SV14460(ALL)02/95]
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Heavy loads
[SV14470(ALL)02/95]
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Aftermarket add-ons such as bike, ski or luggage racks, bug
deflectors, etc.
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[SV14600(ALL)02/95]
Engine Oil Recommendations
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[SV14750(ALL)02/96]
We recommend using Motorcraft oil or an equivalent oil
meeting Ford Specification WSS-M2C153-F and displaying the
American Petroleum Institute CERTIFICATION MARK on the
front of the container.
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[SV14850(ALL)03/95]
one third page
art:0060021-E
The API Certification Mark
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[SV15000(ALL)01/95]
Neveruse:
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[SV15100(ALL)01/95]
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ªNon-Detergentº oils
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[SV15200(ALL)04/95]
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Oils labeled API SA, SB, SC, SD, SE, SF or SG
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[SV15300(ALL)01/95]
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Additional engine oil additives, oil treatments or engine
treatments
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[SV15400(ALL)03/95]
Engine oils with an SAE 5W-30viscosity arePREFERREDfor
your vehicle. They provide the best engine performance, fuel
economy and engine protection for all climates down to-15ÊF
(-25ÊC).
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