User Manual - Page 202

For 1996 FORD CONTOUR.

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Servicing Your Contour
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6 pica art:0040193-A
Typical octane rating label
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Using a fuel with a lower octane rating can cause persistent and
heavy knocking, which can damage the engine.
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Do not be concerned if your vehicle sometimes knocks lightly
when you drive up a hill or when you accelerate. However, see
your dealer or a qualified service technician if persistent heavy
knocking occurs because this can damage the engine.
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If your vehicle has problems with starting, rough idle or
hesitation problems when the engine is cold, it may be caused
by fuel with low volatility. Try a different brand of fuel. If the
condition persists, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician.
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Gasolines for clean air
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Fuels in certain areas of the country are required to contain
oxygenates to improve air quality. Common oxygenates are
ethanol or grain alcohol (blended at no more than 10%),
methanol or wood alcohol (blended at no more than 5% with
cosolvents and additives), and MTBE or methyl tertiary butyl
ether (blended at no more than 15%).
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Reformulated fuel is also required in certain areas of the U.S.
These fuels are designed to further reduce the emissions from
your vehicle.
File:cdsvo.ex
Update:Thu Jan 25 12:09:28 1996
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