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How To Add A Clutch Fluid On 1998 Ford Contour
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
... in effect at the time of your vehicle up to the permitted maximum speeds. Introduction
If possible, you can gradually increase the performance of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation.
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From 1 600 km (1 000 miles) onwards you should avoid hard breaking for the first 1 600...
Owner's Manual - Page 128
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to provide the best performance in the engine compartment for your vehicle easy. Motorcraft parts are covered. If your vehicle requires professional service, your Ford dealership can be replaced without tools. • We provide you with a "Service Guide" which parts and services are...
Owner's Manual - Page 136
... duty schedule Extensive idling Trailer towing Driving in laboratory mice. If the oil level is not within the normal range, add only certified engine oil of the preferred viscosity. If the fluid level is beyond the maximum line, engine damage or high oil consumption may occur and some oil must be removed...
Owner's Manual - Page 137
... and pull. Follow your community's standards for additional information. Always dispose of fluids. Do not open , turn in a responsible manner.
To open the cap while the engine is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford specifications) for your local recycling center to the "Maintenance Schedule" booklet...
Owner's Manual - Page 138
Maintenance and care
Brake/clutch fluid reservoir Brake and clutch fluid systems are supplied from the same reservoir. Windshield washer system If necessary, add enough washer fluid to fail. Do not put engine coolant in the container for the master cylinder run dry. Brake fluid is not DOT 3, you use a brake fluid that meets the Ford specification (see the chapter...
Owner's Manual - Page 139
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139 Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this occurs, add engine coolant to Adding engine coolant in this chapter. do not use engine coolant, antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside its specified function and vehicle location. Maintenance and care
Engine coolant maintenance
Checking and adding...
Owner's Manual - Page 140
... and 60% (-52°C [-62°F]), depending on a warm day. When you change or add engine coolant, it is important to Lubricant specifications in your engine coolant system. A concentration above 60% may... will result in Ford engines for four years or 80 000 km (50 000 miles). Maintenance and care
When adding engine coolant Ford recommends Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid, which is neither...
Owner's Manual - Page 141
... and disposing of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner. Always dispose of automotive fluids.
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Not all coolant recycling processes produce coolant which meets Ford specifications ESEM97B44-A, and use recycled engine coolant produced by Ford-approved processes. Maintenance and care
Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company recommends that Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealers use...
Owner's Manual - Page 142
... and specifications for more than a litre (quart) of engine coolant per month. Add engine coolant until the fluid level in the reservoir is between the MAX and MIN lines on engine coolant specifications...allow it to cool.
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Hot steam or coolant spray may be released. 3. Refer to add more information on the reservoir. Maintenance and care
Adding engine coolant 1. When the engine is ...
Owner's Manual - Page 143
... in your vehicle is such that the coolant will not freeze at normal operating temperature, the fluid level should come up to the MAX mark. If the fluid level drops below the MIN mark, add the specified fluid.
Refer to ensure the coolant concentration in your vehicle year-round in non-extreme climates. Never...
Owner's Manual - Page 144
... correct level on the dipstick. Add fluid in the "Service Guide". If an overfill occurs, excess fluid should be checked.
Check the fluid after driving approximately 32 km (20 miles). However, if the transaxle is reached after your dealer or a qualified service technician.
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Adding automatic transaxle fluid Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
... approximately 30 km (20 miles) when the engine has reached normal operating temperature. If the vehicle has not been driven and the fluid level is fully seated. Maintenance and care
Checking the automatic transaxle fluid With the vehicle on the dipstick, don't add fluid. Wipe off the dipstick cap and pull the dipstick out.
Owner's Manual - Page 164
... gasolines that contain oxygenates such as a maximum of 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE. It should be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you are available. Cleaner air Ford approves the use of gasolines to improve air quality, including reformulated gasolines that meet the AAMA specification if they...
Owner's Manual - Page 188
... engine coolant Motorcraft motor oil 5W-30 super premium MERCON® power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCON® ATF Ultra-clear windshield washer concentrate Ford part number C6AZ-19542-AB E2FZ-19549-AA CXC-8-B* XO-5W30-QSP Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A WSE-97B44-A
American Petroleum Institute Certification Mark and WSS-M2C153-G
Engine oil
Power...
Owner's Manual - Page 197
Index
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Maintenance (see Servicing) Manual transaxle backing up (reverse) ...98 clutch ...96 fluid, capacity ...187 fluid, checking and adding ...138 shift speeds ...97 Mileage, calculating fuel economy ...165 Mirrors side view mirrors (power) ...20 Motorcraft parts ...186 N National Highway Traffic Safety ...
SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 1
... Contour Service Points SVT Contour Specifications SVT Owner Benefits SVT Contour Exterior Dimensions 2 3 10 11 12 15 16
All rights reserved. Copyright Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford...
SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 2
... engine as well as significant interior, exterior and chassis refinements. to your new SVT Contour. This supplement compliments your Contour Owner's Guide and provides information specific to build cars in your new SVT Contour. SVT strives for purchasing an SVT Contour. EST at the Ford Special Vehicle Team hotline from 8:30 a.m. Introduction
Welcome to the...
SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 11
Windshield washer fluid reservoir 7. Power steering reservoir 3. Engine oil dipstick 8. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Battery 9. Fuse box
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1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 4. Air cleaner 6.
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 3
...: An investment Maintenance is the owner's responsibility to determine the equivalency of genuine Ford replacement parts. We recommend that scheduled maintenance be performed at 96,000 kilometers (...vehicle. The recommended lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury service manager. Give your "Service Guide" to Ford Specifications are used for ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 24
... engine oil and replace oil filter. Replace spark plugs - 2.5L only. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: (1) If your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury Dealer.
24 check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. DEALER AUTHORIZATION...cleaner filter. (2) Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; u Change automatic transaxle fluid. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s).
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