1998 Mercury Villager Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 335
1998 Mercury Villager Manual
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Maintenance and Care 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. Ⅵ 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. Ⅵ In order to avoid possible cracking of the engine block, do not spray a hot engine with cold water. Ⅵ The alternator, distributor and air intake must be covered. Covering these components will help prevent water damage. Ⅵ Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running. Water getting into the engine may cause internal damage. 331
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.
°
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, do not
spray a hot engine 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.
Maintenance and Care
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