1996 Ford Escort Owners Manual

Clean ing  the  Engin e
A  clean  engine   is more   efficient  becau se  a
bu ildup  of  grease   and  dirt   acts  as  an  insu lator,
keep ing  the  engine   warm er  than   norm al.
Extrem e  care  must   be used   if  a  pow er  washer
is  used  to  clean   the  engine.   The  high  pressu  re
fluid  could   penetrate    sealed  parts   and
assem blies  cau sing  dam age  or  malfu nctions.
In  ord er  to  avoid  possible   cracking   of  the
engine   block  or  fuel  injection   pump,   do  not
spray   a hot   engine  or   injection  pump   with
cold  water.
The  alternator,    distribu tor   and  air  intake   must
be  covered .  Covering   these  com ponents   will
help  prevent    water   dam age.
Never   wash  or  rinse   the  engine   while  it  is
ru nning.  Water   getting   into  the  engine   may
cau se internal   dam  age.
Fillin g the   Fuel  Tan k
The  fuel  filler  door   can  be  opened   by  pulling   on
the  finger   hold  located   on  the  rear   edge  of  the
fuel  filler  door.
For  you r  convenience,   a  fuel  filler  door   location
ind icator  is  inclu ded  in  you r  instru ment   cluster.
It  ind icates  which  sid e  of  you r vehicle   contains
the  fuel  filler  door.
The  fuel  filler  door   is  outsid e  the  vehicle  on  the
driver   sid e near   the  back.
1.
Turn  the   ignition   switch  to  the   OFF position
and  rem ove  the   key.  To  rem ove  the  fuel  cap ,
tu rn  it counterclockw   ise.
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Product Specification
CategoriesFord Escort Manuals, Ford Manuals
Document TypeUser and Operator's Vehicle Manual Guide. Free Auto PDF Manual Download
Model Year1996
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