1998 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 172

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Maintenance and care • 3.0L Duratec engine V8 32 VALVE • 3.4L SHO engine • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in the running engine may cause internal damage. Cleaning the engine Cover the underhood electrical connections and terminals of your vehicle when cleaning the engine compartment. Avoid spraying or splashing cleaning solvents or detergent solutions on the terminals and connections. After the cleaning is completed and with the engine not running, remove the protective cleaning coverings. Exposing electrical connections and terminals to cleaning solvents and detergent solutions over a period of time can corrode them and result in electrical system damage and malfunctions. Cleaning plastic exterior parts Use vinyl cleaner for routine cleaning. Clean with a tar remover if necessary. Do not clean plastic parts with thinners, solvents or petroleum-based cleaners. 172

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3.0L Duratec engine
•
3.4L SHO engine
•
Never wash or rinse the engine while it is
running; water in the running engine may cause
internal damage.
Cleaning the engine
Cover the underhood electrical connections and
terminals of your vehicle when cleaning the engine
compartment. Avoid spraying or splashing cleaning
solvents or detergent solutions on the terminals and
connections. After the cleaning is completed and
with the engine not running, remove the protective
cleaning coverings. Exposing electrical connections
and terminals to cleaning solvents and detergent
solutions over a period of time can corrode them
and result in electrical system damage and
malfunctions.
Cleaning plastic exterior parts
Use vinyl cleaner for routine cleaning. Clean with a
tar remover if necessary. Do not clean plastic parts
with thinners, solvents or petroleum-based cleaners.
V8
32
VALVE
Maintenance and care
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