Checking The Battery - Ford 1960 Falcon Owner's Manual

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CHECKING ENGINE
OIL-To check the
level
of
the
engine
crankcase
oil,
stop
the
engine,
and
then
remove
the dip-
stick and
note the level
of
the
oil on the
dipstick.
The oil
level is
satisfactory
if
it falls anywhere between the marks
FULL and
ADD
OIL.
(See page
44
for the correct grade
of
oil
to
be used.
)
CHECKING THE BATTERY
CAUTION:
Don't
a1l9w
flames
or sparks to be
brought near the battery
openings. Explosive gases,
produced during normal battery
operation, may be
present at these
openings and
could
be acciden-
tally ignited.
The fluid
level
of the battery should be
checked
frequently,
especially during hot dry weather. Unscrew each
filler
cap
from the
top
of the battery and observe the fluid
level.
If
the fluid
is
below the ring
in
the bottom of the filler well, add
distilled water to bring the
level
up to the ring. Don't
overfill the
battery.
When water is added to
the battery in freezing weather,
drive your
car
at
least five miles
to allow the water to mix
thoroughly with the electrolytic
fluid
of
the
battery.
Other-
wise, the water may
freeze,
causing
damage
to the
battery.
(See page 39 for further details on battery care.)
CHECKING THE WINDSHIELD WASHER
FLUID
-The
windshield
washer reservoir is
located
at the
left-hand fender
apron.
If
the level of fluid
is low,
add water and
the
recommended
proportion of FoMoCo
All
Weather
Windshield
Washer
Solution.
Follow the
instructions on
the solution
container.
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