oil viscosity FORD PROBE 1997 2.G Owners Manual

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Engine Oil Recommendations
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[MC05700(ALL)01/96]
We recommend using Motorcraft oil or an
equivalent oil meeting Ford Specification
WSS-M2C153-F and displaying the American
Petroleum Institute CERTIFICATION MARK on
the front of the container.
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[MC05800(ALL)01/96]
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The API Certification Mark
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[MC05900(ALL)01/96]
Neveruse:
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q
ªNon-Detergentº oils
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[MC06100(ALL)02/96]
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Oils labeled API SA, SB, SC, SD, SE, SF or SG
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Additional engine oil additives, oil treatments
or engine treatments
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[MC06300(ALL)03/96]
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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[MC06400(ALL)03/96]
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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192 [MC07400(ALL)01/96]6. Carefully, pull the dipstick out again. If the
oil level is below the L line, add engine oil
as necessary. If the oil level is beyond the
letter F, engine damage or high oil
consumption may occur and some oil must
be removed from the engine.
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7. Put the dipstick back in and make sure it is
fully seated.
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Adding engine oil
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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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[MC07800(ALL)01/96]
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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[MC08000(ALL)01/96]
Change the engine oil and oil filterper the
following, whichever occurs first.
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[MC08100(ALL)01/96]
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280 Index
Engine
check engine warning light....... 15
does not start...........128, 130
fuel injected engine, starting...... 125
fuel pump shut-off switch....... 130
preparing to start........... 125
starting................ 126
starting after a collision........ 130
storing your vehicle.......... 234
Engine block heater........... 129
Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 196
checking hoses............ 199
disposal...........184, 193, 203
preparing for storage......... 236
proper solution........184, 193, 203
temperature gauge........... 18
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description............... 18
mechanical............... 18
Engine coolant temperature
gauge:electronic............. 18
Engine fan............... 184
Engine:idle speed control......... 128
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter....... 191
checking and adding......... 191
dipstick............... 191
disposal...........184, 193, 203
engine oil pressure gauge........ 17
filter, specifications.......... 237
specifications............. 190
synthetic oil............. 190
ªbreak-inº oils............. 6
viscosity............... 190
Exhaust fumes............. 130
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286 Index
Oil viscosity.............. 190
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 224
Order forms, service information...... 24
Overseas offices............. 254
P
Parking brake
operation............... 135
warning light.............. 12
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)........ 237
PCV valve, specifications......... 237
Power door locks............. 76
Power features
door locks............... 76
mirrors................. 78
moon roof............... 74
windows................ 77
Power steering
dipstick............... 199
driving with power steering...... 137
fluid, checking and adding....... 199
servicing............... 137
Prop rod, hood............. 186
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems).... 21
Rear window............... 77
washer reservoir........... 195
Regulations, National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration......... 243
Relays................. 165
Remote entry system
replacement/additional transmitters.... 88
replacing the batteries.......... 87
Reporting safety defects......... 243
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290 Index
Transaxle control switch......... 143
Trip odometer............... 19
Tune-up specifications (VECI)....... 224
Turn signal
indicator lights............. 67
lever................ 62,67
U
Upshift speeds............. 150
Used engine oil, disposal.....184, 193, 203
V
Variable interval wipers.......... 68
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................. 224
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 252
Vehicle loading
automatic transaxles.......... 152
calculating the load.......... 152
manual transaxles........... 152
understanding loading information . . . 151
Vehicle storage............. 234
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control).......... 49
Viscosity (see Engine oil)......... 190
W
Warm engine, starting.......... 127
Warning chimes, safety belt........ 11
Warning lights, testing.......... 126
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 7
Warranties
basic.................. 4
Canada................. 4
radio.................. 46
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