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![FORD PROBE 1997 2.G Owners Manual 190
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Engine Oil Recommendations
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[MC05700(ALL)01/96]
We recommend using Motorcraft oil or an
equivalent oil meeting Ford Specification
WSS-M2C153-F and displaying the American
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Engine Oil Recommendations
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[MC05700(ALL)01/96]
We recommend using Motorcraft oil or an
equivalent oil meeting Ford Specification
WSS-M2C153-F and displaying the American
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Engine Oil Recommendations
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[MC05700(ALL)01/96]
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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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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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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280 Index
Engine
check engine warning light....... 15
does not start...........128, 130
fuel injected engine, starting...... 125
fuel pump shut-off switch....... 130
preparing to start........... 125
starting................ 126
starting after a collision........ 130
storing your vehicle.......... 234
Engine block heater........... 129
Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 196
checking hoses............ 199
disposal...........184, 193, 203
preparing for storage......... 236
proper solution........184, 193, 203
temperature gauge........... 18
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description............... 18
mechanical............... 18
Engine coolant temperature
gauge:electronic............. 18
Engine fan............... 184
Engine:idle speed control......... 128
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter....... 191
checking and adding......... 191
dipstick............... 191
disposal...........184, 193, 203
engine oil pressure gauge........ 17
filter, specifications.......... 237
specifications............. 190
synthetic oil............. 190
ªbreak-inº oils............. 6
viscosity............... 190
Exhaust fumes............. 130
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Index 281
F
Fan.................. 184
engine fan, avoiding injury...... 184
Federal Communications Commission.... 45
Federal Highway Administration
Regulation............... 5
Flashers, hazard............. 155
Flashing the lights............. 66
Flat tire................ 167
Foglamps................. 57
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 247
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 252
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 252
Foreign registration........... 254
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel
calculating fuel economy....... 220
choosing the right fuel........ 217
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 215
filter, specifications.......... 237
fuel filler door release lever...... 215
fuel gauge............... 16
octane rating............. 217
quality................ 217
running out of fuel.......... 220
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 219
storing your vehicle.......... 235
treating emergencies......... 219
Fuel cap
removing.............. 215
replacing.............215, 217
Fuel filler door
remote release............ 215
Fuel filter, specifications......... 237
Fuel gauge................ 16
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Lug nuts
standard............... 171
tightening sequence.......... 170
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance Schedule
and Record booklet).......... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 183
Maintenance (see servicing)....... 183
Manual transaxle
backing up (reverse)......... 149
clutch................ 147
shifting gears............. 148
shift speeds............. 150
Map pockets............... 80
Master cylinder, brakes......... 193
Mileage, calculating fuel economy.... 220
Mirrors
rearview................ 78
side view mirrors............ 78
Moon roof................ 74
Motorcraft parts............. 237
N
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 243
New vehicle break-in........... 6
O
Octane rating.............. 217
Odometer
description............... 19
trip odometer............. 19
Oil filter..............192, 237
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 190
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