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![Mercury Grand Marquis 1997 Owners Manuals 211
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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 Mercury Grand Marquis 1997 Owners Manuals 211
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Engine Oil Recommendations
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We recommend using Motorcraft oil or an
equivalent oil meeting Ford Specification
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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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[MC05900( ALL)01/96]
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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[MC06400( ALL)03/96]
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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302 Index
Engine oil............... 211
changing oil and oil filter....... 212
checking and adding......... 212
dipstick............... 212
disposal............... 213
engine oil pressure gauge........ 20
engine oil pressure warning light..... 27
filter, specifications.......... 253
refill capacities............ 254
specifications...........211, 255
synthetic oil............. 211
ªbreak-inº oils............. 6
viscosity............... 211
Entry system
illuminated.............. 104
keyless................ 109
remote................ 114
Exhaust fumes............. 155
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
F
Fan, engine fan, avoiding injury..... 206
Federal Communications Commission.... 64
Flashers, hazard.............. 93
Flashing the lights............. 90
Flat tire................. 187
Floor mats............... 107
Fluid refill capacities........... 254
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 263
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 264
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 269
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 269
Foreign registration........... 270
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel.................. 234
capacity............... 254
choosing the right fuel......... 235
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 234
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Index 303
Fuel (continued)
filter, specifications.......... 253
fuel filler door release lever...... 234
fuel gauge............. 17,29
octane rating............. 236
quality................ 236
running out of fuel.......... 238
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 237
storing your vehicle.......... 257
treating emergencies......... 237
Fuel and distance computer
average economy............ 35
english/metric button.......... 32
fuel remaining............. 30
instant economy............ 36
reset button.............. 32
select button.............. 32
to empty indicator........... 33
trip distance.............. 36
trip/reset button............ 36
Fuel cap................ 234
removing.............. 234
replacing............... 234
Fuel filler door............. 234
Fuel filter, specifications......... 253
Fuel gauge.............. 17,29
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start......... 185
starting after a collision........ 185
Fuse panels
engine compartment......... 179
high current fuse panel........ 180
instrument panel........... 182
Fuses
charts..............177, 182
checking and replacing........ 182
circuit breakers............ 184
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