1996 Ford Aerostar Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 29

1996 Ford Aerostar Manual

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30,000 MILES (50,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace air cleaner filter. (1) u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. for California vehicles). shift linkage. u Replace fuel filter (Recommended but not required u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). (2) loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or NOTE: It is normal for a certain amount of moisture and staining to be present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. u Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails. (2) u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. Severe Duty Schedule 29

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Severe Duty Schedule
29
30,000 MILES (50,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Replace air cleaner filter. (1)
Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles
(25,000 km) or 12 months.
Replace fuel filter (Recommended but not required
for California vehicles).
Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission
shift linkage.
Lubricate steering linkage suspension,
driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease
fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).
(2)
Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or
loose parts. Remove any foreign material
trapped by exhaust system shielding.
NOTE:
It is normal for a certain amount of
moisture and staining to be present
around the muffler seams. The
presence of soot, light surface rust or
moisture does not indicate a faulty
muffler.
Inspect disc brake system and lubricate
caliper slide rails. (2)
Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.