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Routine Service

EVERY MONTH

CHECK LEVEL
Cooling System EC

INSPECT
Fluid leaks on pavement



EVERY 6 MONTHS

CHECK LEVEL
Power Steering MA
Clutch Reservoir HBH

INSPECT
Radiator Hoses
Heater Hoses
A/C Hoses
Parking Brake System



EVERY TWELVE MONTHS

LUBRICATE
Body Hinges & Latches SLS

INSPECT
W Cooling System EC
Hoses, clamps, & replace coolant if necessary

CHECK LEVEL
Brake Master Cylinder HBH

CLEAN/INSPECT
Battery
Check electrolyte level, except maintenance free type



EVERY 30 MONTHS

REPLACE
W Air Cleaner Element



SERVICE AS REQUIRED

LUBRICATE
Parking Brake Linkage Pivots & Clevices LM
Parking Brake Cable

CHECK LEVEL
Manual Steering Gear LS



KEY TO LUBRICANTS:
EC -- Ethylene Glycol Coolant Mixed 50/50 With Water
HBH -- Hydraulic Brake Fluid, Extra Heavy-Duty
LM -- Lithium Grease, with Polyethylene
LS -- Steering Gear Lubricant/Automatic Hublock Grease
MA -- MERCON(R) Automatic Transmission Fluid
SLS -- Special Lubricant-Spray Ford Part # D7AZ-19584-A

W INDICATES ITEMS TO BE SERVICED TO MAINTAIN EMISSION WARRANTY