1997 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 133
1997 Ford Taurus Manual
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Maintenance and care • Always dispose of automotive batteries in a responsible manner. Follow your communities standards for disposal. Call your local recycling center to find out more about recycling automotive batteries. CHANGING YOUR AIR FILTER To replace your air filter, unclip the two latches, separate the housing and remove the old filter. Wipe the interior clean before inserting new air filter. Lock the two latches. Do not use oil-impregnated air filters. Filters other than the ones specified in this owner guide can cause serious damage. Your warranties may not apply if your vehicle is damaged because you use the wrong air filter. Refer to Motorcraft part numbers in the Capacities and specifications chapter. CHECKING AND CHANGING WIPER BLADES Check the wiper blades at least twice a year or when they seem less effective than usual. Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades. Checking the wiper blades If the wiper blades do not clean properly, clean the windshield and wipers. Use an undiluted windshield washer solution or a mild detergent, then rinse thoroughly with clear water. Do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents to clean the wiper blades as these will damage the blades. 134