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Engine Oil Recommendations
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We recommend using Motorcraft oil or an
equivalent oil meeting Ford Specification
WSS-M2C153-F and displaying the American FORD MUSTANG 1997 4.G Owners Manual 216
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Engine Oil Recommendations
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We recommend using Motorcraft oil or an
equivalent oil meeting Ford Specification
WSS-M2C153-F and displaying the American](/manual-img/11/5204/w960_5204-213.png)
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Engine Oil Recommendations
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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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one third page art:0060021-E
The API Certification Mark
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Neveruse:
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ªNon-Detergentº oils
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Oils labeled API SA, SB, SC, SD, SE, SF or SG
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q
Additional engine oil additives, oil treatments
or engine treatments
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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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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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one inch art:0000970-BEngine oil dipstick Ð 3.8 liter engines
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6. Carefully, pull the dipstick out again. If the
oil level is below the ªADD 1 QTº line (3 FORD MUSTANG 1997 4.G Owners Manual 218 [MC07600(MBC )12/95]
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6. Carefully, pull the dipstick out again. If the
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6. Carefully, pull the dipstick out again. If the
oil level is below the ªADD 1 QTº line (3.8L)
or at the ªMINº mark (4.6L), add engine oil
as necessary. If the oil level is beyond the
letter ªFº in full (3.8L) or ªMAXº (4.6L)
mark, engine damage or high oil
consumption may occur and some oil must
be removed from the engine.
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7. Put the dipstick back in and make sure it is
fully seated.
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It may be necessary to add some oil between oil
changes. Make sure you use a CERTIFIED
engine oil of the preferred viscosity. Your
vehicle's warranty coverage may not apply if
engine damage is caused by the use of improper
engine oil.
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Add engine oil through the oil filler cap
highlighted in yellow. To add oil, remove the
filler cap and use a funnel to pour oil into the
opening. Be careful not to overfill the engine.
Recheck the oil level after you finish adding oil.
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Engine oil (continued)
ªbreak-inº oils............. 6
viscosity............... 216
Entry system, remote........... 97
Exhaust fumes............. 154
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
F
Fan.................. 210
engine fan, avoiding injury...... 210
Federal Communications Commission.... 54
Flashers, hazard.............. 71
Flashing the lights............. 68
Flat tire................ 191
Floor mats................ 91
Fluid refill capacities.......... 266
Foglamps................. 84
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 277
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 278
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 283
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 283
Foreign registration........... 284
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel.................. 246
capacity............... 266
choosing the right fuel........ 247
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 246
filter, specifications.......... 265
fuel filler door release lever...... 246
fuel gauge............... 18
octane rating............. 247
quality..............247±248
running out of fuel.......... 250
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 249
storing your vehicle.......... 269
treating emergencies......... 249
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Master cylinder, brakes......... 220
Mirrors.................. 77
rearview................ 77
side view mirrors............ 77
side view mirrors (manual)....... 82
vanity mirror, illuminated........ 79
Motorcraft parts............. 265
N
New vehicle break-in........... 6
O
Octane rating.............. 247
Odometer................ 20
description............... 20
trip odometer............. 20
Oil filter..............219, 265
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 216
Oil viscosity.............. 216
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 255
Overdrive............... 165
Overseas offices............. 284
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . . 98
Parking brake.............. 159
operation.............. 159
warning light.............. 11
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 265
PCV valve, specifications........ 265
Power distribution box (see Fuses).... 181
Power door locks............. 79
Power features
door locks............... 79
lumbar support............ 108
mirrors.............. 77,82
seats................. 107
windows................ 80
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U
Upshift speeds............. 169
Used engine oil, disposal....210, 219, 236
V
Vanity mirror............... 79
Variable interval wipers.......... 69
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................ 255
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 277
Vehicle loading
automatic transaxles......... 171
automatic transmissions........ 171
calculating the load.......... 171
manual transaxles........... 171
manual transmissions......... 171
understanding loading information . . . 170
Vehicle storage............. 268
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control).......55±56, 58
Viscosity (see Engine oil)........ 216
Visor (see Sun visor)........... 79
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge).... 15
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