1997 Ford Ka Hatchback First generation (MK1) Service Intervals
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| Duratec 8V engine | every 200000 km / 10 years |
| Auxiliary drive belt test interval | every 15000 km / once a year |
| 1.0 i with gasoline straight-4 1.0 L 51 HP engine (1997.7–1999.9) | every 45000 km / 3 years |
| 1.3 i with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 50 HP at 5000 RPM, 97 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (1996.9–2002.10) | every 45000 km / 3 years |
| Duratec 8V engine | every 60000 km / 3 years |
| Endura-E engine | every 45000 km / 3 years |
| Air-conditioning test mode | every 3 years |
| Brake fluid change interval | every 2 years |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L JJB engines | every 45000 km / 3 years |
| Endura-E engine | every 45000 km / 3 years |
| 1.0 i with gasoline straight-4 1.0 L 51 HP engine (1997.7–1999.9) | every 10 years |
| Violet | |
| Green | after 6 years for the first time, then every 10 years |
| Use only violet coolant when changing coolant. | |
| Otherwise | every 10 years |
| Duratec 8V engine | every 20000 km / once a year |
| Endura-E engine | every 15000 km / once a year |
| All other modifications | every 15000 km / once a year |
| Duratec 8V engine | every 80000 km / 4 years |
| Endura-E engine | every 90000 km / 6 years |
| All other modifications | every 90000 km / 6 years |
| Duratec 8V engine | every 20000 km / once a year |
| Endura-E engine | every 15000 km / once a year |
| All other modifications | every 15000 km / once a year |
| Radiator cap test mode | every 4 years |
| Duratec 8V engine | every 60000 km / 3 years |
| Endura-E engine | every 45000 km / 3 years |
| All other modifications | every 45000 km / 3 years |
| Valve play test mode | every 15000 km / once a year |
To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in Ford Ka Hatchback service schedule. Regular service will extend your car live and will save you money in long term.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1997 Ford Ka Hatchback user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Ford warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Service Intervals
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DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Ford Ka Hatchback service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 1997 Ford Ka Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.