Cleaning The Engine; Filling The Fuel Tank - Ford 1996 Escort Manual

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 or fuel injection pump, do not
spray a hot engine or injection pump 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.

Filling the Fuel Tank

The fuel filler door can be opened by pulling on
the finger hold located on the rear edge of the
fuel filler door.
For your convenience, a fuel filler door location
indicator is included in your instrument cluster.
It indicates which side of your vehicle contains
the fuel filler door.
The fuel filler door is outside the vehicle on the
driver side near the back.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position
and remove the key. To remove the fuel cap,
turn it counterclockwise.
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