1996 Mercury Villager Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 296
1996 Mercury Villager Manual
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Cleaning the Engine A clean engine is more efficient because a buildup of grease and dirt acts as an insulator, keeping the engine warmer than normal. s Extreme care must be used if a power washer is used to clean the engine. The high pressure fluid could penetrate sealed parts and assemblies causing damage or malfunctions. s In order to avoid possible cracking of the engine block or fuel injection pump, do not spray a hot engine or injection pump with cold water. s The alternator, distributor and air intake must be covered. Covering these components will help prevent water damage. s Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running. Water getting into the engine may cause internal damage. 302
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Cleaning the Engine
A clean engine is more efficient because a buildup of grease and
dirt acts as an insulator, keeping the engine warmer than
normal.
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Extreme care must be used if a power washer is used to
clean the engine. The high pressure fluid could penetrate
sealed parts and assemblies causing damage or malfunctions.
■
In order 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, distributor and air intake must be covered.
Covering these components will help prevent water damage.
■
Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running. Water
getting into the engine may cause internal damage.