adding oil FORD ESCORT 1996 7.G Owners Manual

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one inch art:0070205-AThe anti-lock brake system light
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[LG20000(ALL)02/95]
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
[LG20025(ALL)06/95]
This light indicates low oil pressure,not low oil
level. However, if your engine's oil level is low,
it could affect the oil pressure. This light comes
on every time your ignition key is turned to ON
or START. The light should turn off after a few
seconds. If the light stays on when the engine is
running, you have lost oil pressure and
continued operation will cause severe engine
damage.
[LG20050(ALL)03/93]
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The engine oil pressure light
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[LG20100(ALL)03/95]
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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[LG20125(ALL)11/94]
2. Shut off the engine immediately. If you do
not stop the engine as soon as safely
possible, severe engine damage could result.
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[LG20150(ALL)11/94]
3. Check the engine's oil level, following the
instructions on checking and adding engine
oil in this Owner Guide. (SeeEngine oilin
the Index.) If you do not follow these
instructions, you or others could be injured.
To ensure an accurate reading, your vehicle
should be on level ground.
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4. If the oil level is low, add as much oil as
necessary before you drive your vehicle
again. Do not overfill. Do not operate the
engine when the oil pressure light is on,
even if the oil level is correct. For more
information about adding oil, seeAdding
engine oilin the Index.
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[LG20176(ALL)01/95]
Fuel Gauge
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[LG20177(ALL)06/93]
The fuel gauge displays approximately how
much fuel is in the fuel tank only when the
ignition switch is ON.
[LG20178(ALL)06/93]
For proper fuel gauge indication after adding
fuel, the ignition switch should be in the OFF
position while the vehicle is being refueled.
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[LG20179(ALL)06/93]
The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly when
the vehicle is in motion.
[LG20180(ALL)06/93]
With the ignition switch OFF, the fuel gauge
indicator may drift from the ignition switch ON
position.
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[LG20181(ALL)01/95]
Speedometer
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[LG20182(ALL)01/95]
The speedometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving.
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[LG20183(ALL)01/95]
Odometer
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[LG20184(ALL)01/95]
The odometer tells you the total number of miles
(kilometers) your vehicle has been driven.
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[LG20185(ALL)11/94]
Trip Odometer
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[LG20186(ALL)11/94]
The trip odometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) your vehicle has been driven since
the last reset. Press the reset button to return the
trip odometer to zero.
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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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[SV13750(ALL)03/95]
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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[SV13775(ALL)01/95]
Checking and Adding Engine Oil
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[SV13800(ALL)03/95]
Since the proper amount of engine oil is
important for safe engine operation, check the oil
using the dipstick each time you put fuel in
your vehicle. Remember the engine must be off,
the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be
parked on level ground.
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[SV13900(ALL)04/95]
Checking the engine oil level:
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[SV14000(ALL)02/95]
1. Turn the engine off after it has warmed up
and allow a few minutes for the engine oil
to drain back into the oil pan.
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[SV14050(ALL)05/94]
2. Set the parking brake fully and make sure
that the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park) (automatic transaxle) or 1 (First)
(manual transaxle).
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[SV14100(ALL)02/95]
3. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine
heat.
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[SV14200(ALL)03/95]
4. Locate the engine oil dipstick (highlighted in
yellow) and carefully pull it out of the
engine.
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[SV14300(ALL)01/95]
5. Wipe the dipstick clean and put it back into
position, making sure it is fully seated.
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296 [SV14400(ALL)06/93]
one inch art:0000970-AEngine oil dipstick (1.9L engine)
[SV14450(ALL)06/94]
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Engine oil dipstick (1.8L engine)
[SV14500(ALL)07/93]
6. Carefully pull the dipstick out again. If the
oil level is below the ªAdd 1 qt.º or ªLº
line, add engine oil as necessary. If the
engine oil is beyond the letter ªFº or the
ªFULLº line, engine damage or high oil
consumption may occur and some oil must
be removed from the engine.
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[SV14600(ALL)01/95]
7. Put the dipstick back in and make sure it is
fully seated.
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[SV14700(ALL)03/95]
Adding engine oil
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[SV14800(ALL)01/95]
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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[SV15000(ALL)03/95]
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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376 Index
Emergencies, roadside
assistance............... 259
battery acid spills........... 243
fuel................. 291
jump-starting............. 243
towing................ 257
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 235
Emission control system
catalytic converter........... 340
emissions warranty......... 4,340
Engine
check engine warning light...... 124
does not start...........111, 113
fuel injected engine, starting...... 108
fuel pump shut-off switch....... 113
preparing to start........... 108
refill capacities............ 345
service points............. 284
starting................ 105
starting after a collision........ 113
storing your vehicle.......... 350
Engine block heater........... 112
Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 297
checking hoses............ 301
disposal...........280, 300, 317
preparing for storage......... 351
recovery reservoir........... 297
refill capacities............ 345
specifications............. 348
temperature gauge.......... 130
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description.............. 130
Engine fan............... 280
Engine oil
checking and adding......... 295
dipstick............... 295
disposal...........280, 300, 317
engine oil pressure warning light.... 128
filter, specifications.......... 347
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