subject: Downloadable Ford Mustang Owners Manual - I [print this page] Car manufacturers change the format of their cars' owner's manual. What remains constant to check for maintenance are engine oil, water reservoir, brake fluid, steering fluid, tires and tire pressure, accessories, washer fluid, working lights and instrumentation. These are basic checks that could be done by a car owner that would not need special training. Owner's manuals would have the information and specifications that should be closely followed. Anything in excess is not good and that goes also for oils, fluids and pressure required on cars. If the indicator levels for this go below the minimum, it will not be good to operate the car under normal conditions. Drive the car carefully until you reach a place where the fluids or pressure can be topped. For motor oil or steering fluid, if it is way below the minimum level, don't drive or even start the car. Under those conditions it could severely damage the car parts involved. Lubrication will not be sufficient to insulate' the surface of metal parts during operation.
