Ford Aspire (1997 year). Manual — part 45
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It should not be necessary to add any
aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you
continue to use a high-quality fuel.
Clean air
Ford approves the use of gasolines to improve
air quality, including reformulated gasolines, that
contain oxygenates such as a maximum of 10%
ethanol or 15% MTBE. There should be no more
than 5% methanol with cosolvents and additives
to protect the fuel system.
Safety Information Relating to Automotive
Fuels
WARNING
Automotive fuels can cause serious injury
or death if misused or mishandled.
❑
Turn vehicle off when refueling.
❑
Do not smoke when refueling. Fuels are
extremely flammable.
❑
Do not siphon any fuel by mouth.
WARNING
Gasoline or gasoline blended with
methanol can cause blindness and
possible death when swallowed. If any
fuel is swallowed, call a physician or
poison control center immediately.
❑
Avoid breathing vapors while refueling.
❑
If fuel is splashed on the skin, wash with
soap and water.
❑
If fuel is splashed in the eyes, remove contact
lenses (if worn), flush with water for 15
minutes, and seek medical attention.
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Gasoline and gasoline blends may contain small
amounts of carcinogens, such as benzene.
Long-term exposure to unleaded gasoline vapors
has caused cancer in laboratory animals.
If you are taking the medication “Antabuse” or
other forms of disulfiram for the treatment of
alcoholism, vapor or skin contact with a
gasoline-methanol blend may cause the same
kind of adverse reaction as drinking an alcoholic
beverage. In sensitive individuals, serious
personal injury or sickness could result. Consult
a physician promptly if you experience an
adverse reaction.
Running Out of Fuel
NOTE:
Avoid running out of fuel because this
situation may have an adverse effect on
modern powertrain components.
You may need to crank the engine several times
before the fuel system starts to pump fuel from
the tank to the engine.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is an estimate of the efficiency of
your vehicle and can be calculated as Miles Per
Gallon (MPG) or Liters Per 100 Kilometers
(L/100K). Do not calculate the fuel economy
during your vehicle’s break-in period. This
would not be an accurate estimate of how much
fuel your vehicle will normally use.
To calculate fuel economy:
1.
Fill the tank completely and record the
initial odometer reading.
2.
Every time you buy fuel record the
amount (in gallons or liters) purchased.
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3.
After at least three to five tankfuls, fill the
fuel tank and record the final odometer
reading.
4.
Divide the total number of miles that you
have driven by the total number of gallons
that your vehicle has used. In metric,
multiply the number of liters used by 100
and divide the answer by the number of
kilometers traveled. This will give you the
number of liters used per 100 km.
Comparisons With Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and Transport
Canada (TC) Fuel Economy Estimates
EPA fuel economy figures are obtained from
laboratory tests under simulated road conditions
and may not reflect the actual conditions you
experience or your style of driving. The EPA
fuel economy estimate is not a guarantee that
you will achieve the fuel economy shown.
Improving Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is affected by a number of
variables which can reduce efficiency. You can
improve fuel economy by understanding these
variables and minimizing their effect.
The following decrease fuel economy:
❑
Lack of regular, scheduled maintenance
❑
Excessive speed
❑
Rapid acceleration and excessive speed
❑
Driving with your foot on the brake
❑
Sudden stops
❑
Using speed control in hilly terrain
❑
Extended use of the A/C, defroster, rear
window defroster and other accessories
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❑
Underinflated tires
❑
Heavy loads
❑
Aftermarket add-ons such as bike, ski or
luggage racks, bug deflectors, etc.
NOTE:
During extended periods of vehicle
storage (60 days or more) fuel may
deteriorate due to oxidation. This can
damage rubber and other polymers in
the fuel system and may also clog
small orifices.
Emission Control System
Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic
converter which enables your vehicle to comply
with applicable exhaust emission requirements.
WARNING
Exhaust leaks may result in the entry of
harmful and potentially lethal fumes into
the passenger compartment. Under
extreme conditions excessive exhaust
temperatures could damage the fuel
system, the interior floor covering, or
other vehicle components, possibly
causing a fire.
To make sure that the catalytic converter and the
other emission control parts continue to work
properly:
❑
Use only unleaded fuel.
❑
Avoid running out of fuel.
❑
Do not turn off the ignition while your
vehicle is moving, especially at high speeds.
❑
Have the services listed in your
Maintenance
Schedule
booklet performed according to the
specified schedule.
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