1998 Ford Crown Victoria 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 power steering fluid level. u Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper blades with clean cloth dampened with washer fluid. 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. AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR: 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. Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and check coolant strength u Check the brake fluid level. u Check the battery connections. u Lubricate the transmission controls and linkage. If any of these conditions are noted, bring them to the attention of your dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible. 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.
❑
Check coolant level in the coolant recovery reservoir.
❑
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 power steering fluid level.
❑
Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened with washer fluid.
❑
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.
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.
❑
Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and check coolant
strength
❑
Check the brake fluid level.
❑
Check the battery connections.
❑
Lubricate the transmission controls and linkage.
If any of these conditions are noted, bring them to the attention of your
dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible.
Owner maintenance checks
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