fuel pressure FORD ASPIRE 1996 1.G Owners Manual

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Cleaning the Engine
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A clean engine is more efficient because the
engine is able to cool properly. A build up of
grease and dirt acts as an insulator, keeping the
engine warmer than normal.
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Extreme care must be used if a power washer
is used to clean the engine. The high pressure
fluid could penetrate sealed parts and
assemblies causing damage or malfunctions.
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In order to avoid possible cracking of the
engine block or fuel injection pump, do not
spray a hot engine or injection pump with
cold water.
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The alternator, distributor and air intake must
be covered. Covering these components will
help prevent water damage.
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Never wash or rinse the engine while it is
running. Water getting into the engine may
cause internal damage.
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Filling the Fuel Tank
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Your fuel hatch door is located on the driver's
side. To open the fuel door, simply pull the
hatch open.
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Fuel hatch and fuel cap
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If you lose the fuel cap, replace it with an
authorized Motorcraft or equivalent part.
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If you do not use the proper fuel cap, the
pressure in the fuel tank can damage the
fuel system or cause it to work improperly
in a collision.
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NOTE: If you replace your fuel cap with an
aftermarket fuel filler cap, the customer
warranty may be void for any damage
to the fuel tank and/or fuel system.
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If the fuel cap is venting vapor or if you
hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops
before completely removing the cap.
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NOTE: If you replace your fuel cap with an
aftermarket fuel filler cap, the customer
warranty may be void for any damage
to the fuel tank and/or fuel system.
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A venting fuel tank is not an abnormal
condition. It may be caused by:
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too volatile a fuel for the weather conditions.
Service stations sometimes sell winter grade
fuel in the summer.
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extended periods of idling with the engine
RPM increased above the normal idle range.
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parking the vehicle in full sunlight for
extended periods on extremely hot days.
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Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure
in an overfilled tank may cause leakage
and lead to fuel spray and fire.
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Before you fill your vehicle with fuel, extinguish
all lit cigarettes, other smoking materials, and
any open flames.
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To fill the tank properly:
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1. Remove the fuel cap. Proceed to add fuel to
the tank only if your vehicle is on level
ground.
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2. Make sure that you pump unleaded fuel and
put the nozzle all the way inside the fuel
filler pipe. The fuel tank is normally full
after three automatic shutoffs of the nozzle.
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3. If you spill any fuel on the body of your
vehicle, clean it off immediately. The fuel
may dull or soften the paint if you do not
wash it off.
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4. Replace the fuel cap tightly when you are
finished. Turn it clockwise until you hear at
least three clicks.
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5. Push the fuel door closed.
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Choosing the Right Fuel
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Use only UNLEADED FUEL in your vehicle.
Using leaded fuel is prohibited by federal law.
Your warranty may not apply if your vehicle is
damaged because you used the wrong fuel.
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Vehicle inspection programs may detect
misfueling. Under these circumstances, you may
be required by law to make costly repairs at
your own expense.
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Tires
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Look at your tires each time you fill your fuel
tank. If one tire looks lower than the others,
check the pressure in all of them. Always follow
these precautions:
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Keep your tires inflated to the recommended
pressures.
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Stay within the recommended load limits (see
Load limitsin the Index).
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Make sure the weight of your load is evenly
distributed.
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Drive at safe speeds.
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If you do not take these precautions, your tires
may fail or go flat.
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Ford Motor Company recommends obeying
posted speed limits.
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Driving too fast for conditions creates the
possibility of loss of vehicle control.
Driving at very high speeds for extended
periods of time may result in damage to
vehicle components.
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At least once a month, check the pressure in all
your vehicle's tires, including the spare. Use an
accurate tire pressure gauge. Check the tire
pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle
has been parked for at least one hour or has
been driven less than 3 miles (5 km). You can
find proper cold pressure and load limits of
recommended size tires on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label.
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Watch for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke, loss
of oil pressure, the charge warning light, the
check engine light, or the temperature warning
light. These sometimes indicate that the emission
system is not working properly.
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Do not make any unauthorized changes to your
vehicle or engine. Changes that cause more
unburned fuel to reach the exhaust system can
increase the temperature of the engine or
exhaust system.
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In general, maintenance, replacement, or service
of the emissions control devices or systems in
your new Ford Motor Company vehicle or
engine may be performed at your expense by
any automotive repair establishment or
individual using automotive parts equivalent to
those which your vehicle or engine was
originally equipped.
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If other than Ford or Motorcraft or Ford
authorized remanufactured parts are used for
maintenance, replacement, or for the service of
components affecting emissions control, the
owner should be assured that such parts are
warranted by their manufacturer to be
equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company
parts in performance and durability. Please
consult your warranty information booklet for
complete warranty information.
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By law, anyone who manufactures, repairs,
services, sells, leases, trades vehicles, or
supervises a fleet of vehicles is not permitted to
intentionally remove an emission control device
or prevent it from working. In some of the
United States and in Canada, vehicle owners
may be liable if their emission control device is
removed or is prevented from working.
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