Ford Aspire (1997 year). Manual — part 38
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NOTE:
Ford production and aftermarket
(Motorcraft) oil filters are designed for
added engine protection and long life.
If a replacement oil filter is used that
does not meet Ford material and design
specifications, startup engine noises or
knock may be experienced. It is
recommended you use the appropriate
“Motorcraft” oil filter (or another brand
meeting Ford specifications) for your
engine application.
Checking and Adding Engine Oil
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.
Checking the engine oil level:
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.
2.
Set the parking brake fully and make sure
the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park)
or 1 (First).
3.
Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine
heat.
4.
Locate the dipstick (highlighted in yellow)
and carefully pull it out of the engine.
5.
Wipe the dipstick clean and put it back into
position, making sure it is fully seated.
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Engine oil dipstick
6.
Carefully pull the dipstick out again. If the
oil level is at or 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.
NOTE:
The distance between the L (low) and
F (full) marks on the dipstick
represents 1.06 qts (1.0 liter).
7.
Put the dipstick back in and make sure it is
fully seated.
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.
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
Change the engine oil and oil filter
per the
following, whichever occurs first.
Oil change intervals
Refer to the
Maintenance Schedule
booklet for
additional information.
NOTE:
Always dispose of used automotive
fluids in a responsible manner. Follow
your community’s standards for
disposing of these types of fluids. Call
your local recycling center to find out
about recycling automotive fluids.
WARNING
Continuous contact with USED motor oil
has caused cancer in laboratory mice.
Protect your skin by washing with soap and
water.
Brake Fluid
Under normal circumstances, your vehicle
should not use up brake fluid rapidly. However,
expect the level of the brake fluid to slowly fall
as you put more mileage on your vehicle and
the brake pads wear.
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Check the brake fluid at least once a year. You
can do this by looking at the fluid level in the
plastic reservoir on the master cylinder. The
fluid level should be at or near the MAX mark.
WARNING
Brake fluid is toxic.
If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with
running water for 15 minutes. Get medical
attention if irritation persists. If taken internally,
drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical
attention immediately.
Brake fluid level
If the fluid is low, carefully clean and remove
the cap from the reservoir. Fill the reservoir to
the MAX line with Ford High Performance DOT
3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB, or equivalent
DOT 3 fluid meeting Ford specification
ESA-M6C25-A.
WARNING
If you use a brake fluid that is not DOT
3, you will cause permanent damage to
your brakes.
Do not fill the reservoir above the MAX line.
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