Manual Transaxle Fluid; Brake Fluid - Ford 1996 Escort Manual

NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive
fluids in a responsible manner. Follow
your community's standards for
disposing of these types of fluids. Call
your local recycling center to find out
about recycling automotive fluids.

Manual Transaxle Fluid

The lubricant level and quality should not
deteriorate under normal driving conditions.
However, you should have the fluid level
checked occasionally. If lubricant is required, see
Lubricant specifications in the Index.

Brake Fluid

If you have a manual transaxle, the brake fluid
reservoir in your vehicle includes the clutch
fluid reservoir.
Under normal circumstances, your vehicle
should not use up brake fluid rapidly. However,
expect the level of the brake fluid to slowly fall
as you put more mileage on your vehicle and
the brake pads wear.
You should check the brake fluid at every
scheduled engine oil change, but be sure to
check it at least once a year. You can do this by
looking at the fluid level in the plastic reservoir
on the master cylinder. (See The Engine Types in
this chapter to locate the master cylinder.) The
fluid level should be at or near the MAX mark.
If the brake fluid level is low, the brake warning
light in the instrument cluster will illuminate.
Brake fluid is toxic.
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