Maintenance and care – FORD 1998 Contour User Manual

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Maintenance and care

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Checking and adding power
steering fluid

Switch off the engine. With the
steering system 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 the Capacities and
specifications
chapter.

Severe winter climate

If you drive in extremely cold
climates (less than -36°C [-34°F]),
it may be necessary to increase the
coolant concentration above 50%.
Refer to the chart on the coolant
container to ensure the coolant
concentration in your vehicle is
such that the coolant will not
freeze at the temperature level in
which you drive during the winter
months. Never increase the engine
coolant concentration above 60%.
Leave a 50/50 mixture of engine
coolant and water in your vehicle
year-round in non-extreme
climates.

MAX

MIN

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