fuel filter LINCOLN TOWN CAR 1997 Owners Manual

218Engine Oil RecommendationsWe 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.
The API Certification Mark
Neveruse:q
ªNon-Detergentº oils
q
Oils labeled API SA, SB, SC, SD, SE, SF or SG
q
Additional engine oil additives, oil treatments or
engine treatments
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).
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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302Fuel
calculating fuel economy....... 244
capacity............... 258
choosing the right fuel........ 240
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates......... 244
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 239
filter, specifications.......... 257
fuel filler door release lever...... 239
fuel gauge.............. 17
octane rating............ 241
quality............... 241
running out of fuel.......... 243
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 242
storing your vehicle......... 261
treating emergencies......... 242
Fuel cap
removing.............. 239
replacing.............. 239Fuel filler door
remote release............ 239
Fuel filter, specifications......... 257
Fuel gauge............... 17
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start......... 181
starting after a collision........ 181
Fuse panels
engine compartment......... 187
instrument panel........... 190
Fuses
charts............185, 190
checking and replacing........ 190
circuit breakers........... 191
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 239
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..... 244
Gasoline (see Fuel)........... 239
Gauges, Electronic
charging system gauge........ 15
engine coolant temperature gauge . . . 10
fuel gauge.............. 17
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M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance Schedule
and Record booklet)........... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 211
Master cylinder, brakes......... 221
Memory seat (programmable
memory seat)............ 99
Message center
door ajar.............. 31
low washer fluid........... 31
trunk ajar.............. 32
Mileage, calculating fuel economy..... 244
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview mirror . . . 89
heated............... 101
rearview.............. 89
side view mirrors.......... 100
Moon roof............... 87
Motorcraft parts............ 257
N
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 263
New vehicle break-in........... 5
O
Octane rating............. 241
Odometer
description............. 21
Oil filter.............220, 257
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 218
Oil viscosity.............. 218
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 248
Overseas offices............ 272
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . 112
Parking brake
operation.............. 168
warning light............ 12
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 257
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