2008 FORD MUSTANG Owners Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2008 5.G Owners Manual 2. Block the wheels.
To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn
injuries, do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed
and do not remove it while the engine is running.
OPENING

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FORD MUSTANG 2008 5.G Owners Manual IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
4.0L SOHC V6 engine
1. Battery
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Air filter assembly
6. Power steering fluid

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FORD MUSTANG 2008 5.G Owners Manual 4.6L 3V SOHC V8 engine
Some vehicles may be equipped with an engine cover.
1. Battery
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Air filter assembly
6. Power steering

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FORD MUSTANG 2008 5.G Owners Manual WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the
level is low. In very cold weather, do
not fill the reservoir completely.
Only use a washer fluid that meets
Ford specification WSB-M8B16

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FORD MUSTANG 2008 5.G Owners Manual CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
1. Pull the wiper arm away from the
vehicle. Turn the blade at an angle
from the wiper arm. Push the lock
pin manually to release the blade
and pull the wiper blade down
towa

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FORD MUSTANG 2008 5.G Owners Manual •4.0L V6 engine
•4.6L 3V V8 engine
6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again.
•If the oil level isbetween the lower and upper holes,the oil level
is acceptable.

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FORD MUSTANG 2008 5.G Owners Manual •4.0L V6 engine
•4.6L 3V SOHC V8 engine
•Oil levels above the upper hole may cause engine damage. Some oil
must be removed from the engine by an authorized dealer.
7. Put the dipstick back in an

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FORD MUSTANG 2008 5.G Owners Manual Adding engine oil
1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer toChecking the engine
oilin this chapter.
2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certified
engine oil of