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Maintenance and care – FORD 1998 Taurus User Manual

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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
AUTOMOTIVE FUELS

Important safety precautions

Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in
an overfilled tank may cause leakage and

lead to fuel spray and fire.

If you do not use the proper fuel cap, the
pressure in the fuel tank can damage the

fuel system or cause it to work improperly in a
collision.

The fuel system may be under pressure. If
the fuel cap is venting vapor or if you hear a

hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely
removing the cap.

Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or
death if misused or mishandled.

Observe the following guidelines when handling
automotive fuel:
• Extinguish all

smoking materials
and any open flames
before fueling your
vehicle.

• Always turn off the

vehicle before
fueling.

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