FORD 1998 Ranger - Manual (Page 145)

• 2.5L
• Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in the
running engine may cause internal damage.
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.
Cleaning the exterior lamps
Wash with the same detergent as the exterior of your vehicle. Use glass
cleaner or tar remover if necessary.
To avoid scratching the lamps, do not use a dry paper towel, chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners.
Cleaning the wiper blades
If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean the wiper blades with
undiluted windshield wiper solution.
Clean the windshield with undiluted windshield wiper solution or a mild
non-abrasive detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
To avoid damaging the blades, do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or
other solvents.
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