1998 Ford Contour Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 26

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Owner maintenance checks AT LEAST MONTHLY: u Check the tire pressure - check tires when cold, not after a long drive. u Check coolant level in the coolant recovery reservoir. u Check the operation of all exterior lamps, including the brake lamps, turn signals and hazard warning flashers. AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR: (I.E., EVERY SPRING AND FALL) u Check radiator, heater and air-conditioning hoses for leaks or damage. u Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Check and replace worn wiper blades. u Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts. u Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps. u Check headlamp alignment. u Check the lap-shoulder belts for wear and function. u Check air pressure in the spare tire. u Inspect halfshaft dust boots. AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR: u u u u u u Lubricate all hinges, checks, latches, and all outside key locks. Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. Clean the body water drain holes. Check the air conditioning system before the warm weather season. Check the power steering fluid level. Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and check coolant strength 26

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AT LEAST MONTHLY:
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Check the tire pressure - check tires when cold, not after a long drive.
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Check coolant level in the coolant recovery reservoir.
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Check the operation of all exterior lamps, including the brake lamps,
turn signals and hazard warning flashers.
AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR: (I.E., EVERY SPRING AND FALL)
❑
Check radiator, heater and air-conditioning hoses for leaks or damage.
❑
Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Check and
replace worn wiper blades.
❑
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
❑
Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
❑
Check headlamp alignment.
❑
Check the lap-shoulder belts for wear and function.
❑
Check air pressure in the spare tire.
❑
Inspect halfshaft dust boots.
AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR:
❑
Lubricate all hinges, checks, latches, and all outside key locks.
❑
Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips.
❑
Clean the body water drain holes.
❑
Check the air conditioning system before the warm weather season.
❑
Check the power steering fluid level.
❑
Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and check coolant
strength
Owner maintenance checks
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