oil change FORD EXPLORER 1997 2.G Severe Duty Supplement Manual

SEVERE SERVICE CONDITIONS
USING THE SEVERE DUTY
SUPPLEMENT
This supplement is intended to aid
the operators of special service or
fleet vehicles used in severe duty
or high mileage operations.
Failure to maintain your special
service vehicle properly may
restrict warranty coverage, reduce
vehicle performance and operation
and adversely affect vehicle safety.
For a detailed list of severe duty
maintenance intervals, refer to the
ªService Guideº.
Information about this guide
The information found in this
guide was in effect at the time of
printing. Ford may change the
contents without notice and
without incurring obligation.
Engine maintenance
Replace engine oil and filter every
three months or 5,000 km (3,000
miles) if your vehicle operates
under any of the following
conditions:
²Short trips of less than 16 km
(10 miles) when outside
temperatures remain below
±18ÉC (0ÉF).
²Operating during hot weather
(above 32ÉC [90ÉF])
²Towing a trailer or carrying a
heavy load.
MAX
Severe service conditions
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Oil change interval
The engine oil should be changed
every three months or 5,000 km
(3,000 miles), whichever occurs
first.
If the engine oil is not changed as
recommended, inaccurate oil
readings and engine damage may
occur.
Oil filter change
Use only an approved engine oil
filter such as the Motorcraft Long
Life type or an equivalent filter
meeting Ford specification
ES-E4EE-6714AA. Install a new oil
filter at each oil change.
Fuel filter
To prolong the life of the fuel
pump and ensure dependable fuel
system performance, the fuel filter
should be changed every 96,000
km (60,000 miles). This operation
is not required, but is
recommended for California
certified vehicles.
Maintenance recommendations
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