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What Type Of Engine Oil For 1996 Ford Contour
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Owner's Manual - Page 7
... s Avoid sudden stops. s Use only the type of purchase, you may still be eligible. Do not use special "break-in the Index. 6
Buying a Ford Extended Service Plan
If you bought your vehicle in ... vehicle has new brake
linings, you should take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the time of engine oil that Ford recommends.
If you purchased a Canadian vehicle and did not take ...
Owner's Manual - Page 51
..., which improves starting, warms up the engine faster, and allows the heater-defrost system to start your vehicle. Ford recommends that is protected by a ground fault ... longer than three hours will not damage the engine, so you can plug it into a grounded 110-volt outlet. 6
Starting Your Contour
Engine Block Heater (If equipped)
Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you start ...
Owner's Manual - Page 60
... the electrical system checked.
However, if your engine's oil level is low, it could affect the oil pressure. Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light indicates the engine's oil pressure, not the oil level. The light will cause severe engine damage.
58 This light comes on when the engine is running with normal oil pressure. The light should stay off ). If...
Owner's Manual - Page 61
Contact your dealer or a qualified service technician.
59 Check the engine's oil level, following the instructions on
checking and adding engine oil in this Owner Guide. (See Engine oil in the Index.) If you do not stop the
engine as soon as safely possible, severe engine damage could be on level ground.
4. To ensure an accurate reading, your vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 138
...Driving Your Contour
Procedures for driving your vehicle will have front-wheel drive. Your vehicle is equipped with an Electronic Powertrain Control Module that have one of the following types of transaxle... control, start in D (Overdrive) gives the best fuel economy for vehicles that limits engine and/or vehicle speeds with the term "transmission." We use transaxle because it is a...
Owner's Manual - Page 150
...151 The Anti-lock Brake System has self-check capabilities. Ford Motor Company has not found during this time, a ...and down movement of the Anti-lock feature. 6
Driving Your Contour
hazardous driving situations, especially when driving on longer than three (3) ...is started and the anti-lock light turns off the engine and restart. As described above, the system turns on...
Owner's Manual - Page 157
...altitudes. RWARNING Do not tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is properly attached to your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Preparing to bear the load.
158 New vehicles should also limit your...If you are not certain that clamp onto your vehicle, use hitches that you tow in engine damage, transaxle/axle damage, structural damage, loss of trailer you tow. The bumper is not ...
Owner's Manual - Page 159
...should select gear positions which will avoid jerking or excessive engine speed. Also, anticipate stops so that your vehicle's... for your vehicle's lighting system wiring. If your Ford dealer. Be sure that you install them properly and... the trailer's brakes
Electric brakes and manual, automatic, or surge-type hydraulic brakes are towing a trailer, you need to drive excessively ...
Owner's Manual - Page 206
...oil can spout and windshield washer fluid. Servicing Your Contour
Self-Service Pointers
If you choose to do your own fueling, you additional money and contribute to the driving efficiency of the container. s Check the engine oil... tire pressure at least monthly
Engine Oil Recommendations
We recommend using Motorcraft oil or an equivalent oil meeting Ford Specification ESE-M2C153-E and displaying...
Owner's Manual - Page 207
... back into the oil pan.
2. Synthetic engine oils which are PREFERRED for the engine oil to the maintenance schedule. Remember the engine must be off after it out of engine oil is securely latched in your vehicle. Never use:
s "Non-Detergent" oils s Oils labeled API SA, SB, SC, SD, SE, SF or SG s Additional engine oil additives, oil treatments or engine
treatments Engine oils with an...
Owner's Manual - Page 208
... clean and put it back into position, making
sure it is above the letter M in and make sure it is caused by the use a CERTIFIED engine oil of improper engine oil. 211 Servicing Your Contour
5. Make sure you use of the preferred viscosity. Your vehicle's warranty coverage may occur and some...
Owner's Manual - Page 209
... funnel to the Maintenance Schedule and Record Booklet for disposing of these types of used automotive fluids in yellow.
Nearly all engines will consume engine oil. Changing the Engine Oil and the Oil Filter
Change the engine oil and oil filter per the following, whichever occurs first.
Add engine oil through the oil filler cap highlighted in a responsible manner. Refer to pour...
Owner's Manual - Page 212
Servicing Your Contour
2. If the coolant level is an optimized formula that will protect all the pressure has been released,
use supplemental coolant additives in your engine cooling system. Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid is low, add to the reservoir a 50/50 mixture of water and the type of engine coolant more than once a month. RWARNING...
Owner's Manual - Page 229
...master cylinder. (See The Engine Types in this chapter to locate the brake fluid reservoir.) The fluid level should check the brake fluid at every scheduled engine oil change, but be at least...If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with Ford High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AA or equivalent DOT 3 fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A. Get medical attention immediately. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 267
Antifreeze (see Electronic sound system). . INDEX
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ABS warning light (see Anti-lock brake system) Additives, engine oil ...Air bag supplemental restraint system and child safety seats ...description ...disposal ...driver air bag ...indicator light...operation ...passenger air bag ...proper seating ...tone generator ...wearing ...
Owner's Manual - Page 271
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Dashboard (see Instrument panel) ...Daytime running light system ...Defects, reporting ...Defrost, rear window and side view mirrors Dipstick automatic transaxle fluid ...engine oil ...power steering...
Owner's Manual - Page 273
... ...Entry system, illuminated ...Exhaust fumes...Extended Service Plan, Ford ...
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... Engine fan ...Engine oil "break-in" oils ...changing oil and oil filter ...checking and adding ...dipstick ...disposal ...engine oil pressure warning light . Engine coolant temperature gauge. .
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Flashers, hazard ...Flashing the lamps...
Owner's Manual - Page 277
......Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) Lap belts ...Lights, warning and indicator air bag ...anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...brake ...charging system...check engine ...engine oil pressure ...high beam ...low coolant ...oil pressure ...safety belt ...turn signal indicator ...Load limits GAWR ...GVWR ...trailer towing ...Lubricant specifications...Luggage compartment ...Lug nuts anti-theft ...standard...
Owner's Manual - Page 278
... parts ...195 146 145 145 111 232 207
...107 ...99 ...253
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ...185 New vehicle break-in ...4
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Odometer trip odometer...Oil filter ...Oil (see Engine oil) ...Oil viscosity ...On-board diagnostic (OBD Overseas offices ...II) system ...65 . 253 . 209 . 209 . 250 . 187 96
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Panic alarm feature, remote entry system Parking brake...
Owner's Manual - Page 284
... ...manual transaxles ...Vehicle storage ...Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control) ...Viscosity (see Engine oil)...Visor (see Sun visor)...84 ...249 . 181, 186 ...156 . 156 . 156 . 255 . . 71... . 209 . 109 47 60 43 56 53
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Warm engine, starting ...Warning chimes headlamps on ...key in ignition ...safety belt ...Warning lights (see Towing) ...
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