transmission oil FORD MUSTANG 1997 4.G Owners Manual
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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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[MC07000(M )01/96]
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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5. Wipe the dipstick clean and put it back into
position, making sure it is fully seated.
[MC07450(M )03/96]
one inch art:0011386-B
Engine oil dipstick Ð 4.6 liter engine
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314 Index
Cold engine starting........... 151
Combination lap and shoulder belts . . 111, 114
Compact disc player (see Electronic sound
system)................. 34
Console, description............ 83
Controls, mirrors............. 77
Convenience kit in cargo area...... 193
Convertible
cleaning................ 91
installation of the boot.......... 87
lowering the convertible top....... 85
raising the convertible top........ 90
Coolant (see Engine coolant)....... 224
checking and adding......... 224
drain and flush............ 228
preparing for storage......... 270
refill capacities............ 266
specifications............. 267
temperature gauge........... 18
warnings............... 224
Cooling fan............... 210
Crankcase emission filter......... 265
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.) . . 277
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada..........277, 283
D
Daytime running light system....... 59
Defrost
rear window.............. 58
windshield............... 57
Dipstick................ 217
automatic transmission fluid....234, 236
engine oil.............. 217
power steering fluid.......... 231
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 207
Dispute Settlement Board........ 278
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322 Index
Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
engine oil pressure........... 22
hazard warning light.......... 71
high beam............... 16
low coolant............... 14
oil pressure............... 22
overdrive off.............. 15
safety belt............... 13
service engine soon........... 17
turn signal indicator....... 17,67±68
Load limits............... 170
GAWR................ 170
GVWR................ 170
trailer towing............. 173
Lubricant specifications......... 267
Lug nuts................ 194
anti-theft............... 199
standard............... 195
tightening sequence........194, 198
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance Schedule and
Record booklet)............. 4
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 209
Maintenance (see servicing)........ 209
Manual transaxle
backing up (reverse).......... 168
clutch................ 167
shifting gears............. 168
shift speeds.............. 169
Manual transmission
backing up (reverse).......... 168
clutch..............167, 222
driving................ 167
fluid, checking and adding....... 237
fluid capacities............ 266
lubricant specifications......... 267
shifting gears............. 168
shift speeds.............. 169
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Index 329
U
Upshift speeds............. 169
Used engine oil, disposal....210, 219, 236
V
Vanity mirror............... 79
Variable interval wipers.......... 69
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................ 255
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 277
Vehicle loading
automatic transaxles......... 171
automatic transmissions........ 171
calculating the load.......... 171
manual transaxles........... 171
manual transmissions......... 171
understanding loading information . . . 170
Vehicle storage............. 268
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control).......55±56, 58
Viscosity (see Engine oil)........ 216
Visor (see Sun visor)........... 79
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge).... 15
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