oil filter FORD MUSTANG 1996 4.G Owners Manual
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[SV13670( ALL)01/95]
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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[SV13700( ALL)01/95]
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Additional engine oil additives, oil treatments
or engine treatments
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[SV13702( ALL)03/95]
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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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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Checking and Adding Engine Oil
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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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Checking the engine oil level:
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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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2. Set the parking brake, making sure that the
gearshift is securely latched in P (Park)
(automatic transmission) or 1 (First) (manual
transmission).
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3. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine
heat.
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4. Locate the engine oil dipstick (highlighted in
yellow) and carefully pull it out of the
engine.
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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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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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Changing the Engine Oil and the Oil Filter
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Change the engine oil and oil filterper the
following, whichever occurs first.
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one third page art:0060618-C
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Refer to theMaintenance Schedule and Record
booklet for additional information.
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[SV16900( ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive
fluids in a responsible manner. Follow
your community's standards for
disposing of these types of fluids. Call
your local recycling center to find out
about recycling automotive fluids.
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Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)....... 65
Accessory position on the ignition..... 49
Accessory power source,
power point outlet.......... 130
Additives, engine oil.......... 249
Air bag supplemental restraint system
and child safety seats........ 24,30
description............... 22
disposal................ 28
driver air bag........... 22,25
indicator light............. 67
operation............... 25
passenger air bag............ 25
proper seating............. 23
service and information labels...... 25
tone generator............. 28
wearing safety belts........... 22
Air cleaner filter
location............... 239
specifications............. 299
Air conditioning, manual heating and air
conditioning system........... 80
Alarm, activating remote personal.... 111
Alcohol, in fuel............. 244
Antenna, radio (see Electronic
sound system)..........141, 173
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 252
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 186
see also Brake............ 186
warning light.............. 65
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322 Index
Controls
instrument panel............ 79
mirrors................ 125
steering column............. 91
Convertible
cleaning............... 138
installation of the boot......... 134
lowering the convertible top...... 132
raising the convertible top....... 137
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding......... 252
drain and flush............ 257
preparing for storage......... 303
proper solution............ 255
refill capacities............ 298
specifications............. 300
temperature gauge........... 73
warnings............... 252
Cooling fan............... 236
Crankcase emission filter......... 299
Cruise control (see Speed control)...... 97
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.) . . 217
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada..........217, 223
D
Dashboard (see Instrument panel)...... 79
Daytime running light system....... 84
Defects, reporting............ 222
Defrost
rear window.............. 83
windshield............... 82
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid....269, 271
engine oil.............. 249
power steering fluid.......... 274
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 213
Dispute Settlement Board........ 218
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324 Index
Engine (continued)
starting............... 49,53
starting after a collision......... 57
storing your vehicle........301±302
Engine block heater............ 55
Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 252
checking hoses............ 254
disposal.........236, 251, 256, 271
drain and flush............ 257
low coolant warning light........ 68
preparing for storage......... 303
proper solution............ 255
recovery reservoir.........239, 252
refill capacities............ 298
specifications............. 300
temperature gauge........... 73
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description............... 73
mechanical.............73±74
Engine fan............... 236
Engine knocking............. 244
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter.....249, 251
checking and adding......... 249
dipstick............... 249
disposal.........236, 251, 256, 271
engine oil pressure gauge........ 77
filter, specifications.......... 299
low oil warning light.......... 65
refill capacities............ 298
specifications...........248, 300
synthetic oil...........248±249
ªbreak-inº oils............. 5
viscosity.............248±249
Entry system, remote.......... 110
Exhaust fumes.............. 56
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
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Mirrors................. 125
rearview............... 125
side view mirrors........... 125
side view mirrors (manual)...... 127
vanity mirror, illuminated....... 128
Motorcraft parts............. 299
N
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration......... 222
New vehicle break-in........... 5
O
Octane rating............243±244
Odometer
description............... 75
trip odometer............. 75
Oil filter..............251, 299
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 248
Oil viscosity............248±249
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 295
Overdrive............... 180
Overseas offices............. 224
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . 111
Parking brake
operation.............. 188
warning light.............. 64
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 299
PCV valve, specifications........ 299
Power distribution box (see Fuses).... 278
Power door locks............ 103
Power features
door locks.............. 103
lumbar support............ 121
mirrors.............125, 127
seats................. 120
windows............... 114
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