Repairing Paint Chips; Cleaning The Wheels; Cleaning The Engine - Ford 1998 Mustang Owner's Manual

windshield as described in Cleaning the wiper
blades and windshield.

Repairing paint chips

Minor scratches or paint damage from road debris
may be repaired with touch-up paint, repair foil or
aerosol paint spray from the Ford accessory line.
Observe the application instructions on the
products.
Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap,
insect remains, tar spots, road salt and industrial
fallout immediately.

Cleaning the wheels

Wash with the same detergent as the body of your
vehicle. Do not use acid-based or alcohol-based
wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuel or strong detergents.
Never use abrasives that will damage the finish of
special wheel surfaces. Use a tar remover to remove
grease and tar.

Cleaning the engine

Engines are more efficient when they are clean
because grease and dirt buildup keep the engine
warmer than normal. When washing:
Take care when using a power washer to clean
the engine. The high pressure fluid could
penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage.
Do not spray with cold water to avoid cracking
the engine block or other engine components.
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