1999 Lincoln Continental Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 208

Filling station information Item Information Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only - 91 octane Fuel tank capacity 75.7L (20.0 gallons) Engine oil capacity (includes filter 5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft change) 5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G. 1 Automatic transaxle fluid capacity 13.0L (13.7 quarts). Use Motorcraft Mercon௡V ATF. Tire size and pressure Refer to Tire Pressure Decal on rear passenger side door panel. Hood release Pull handle under the left side of the instrument panel. Coolant capacity2 15.0L (15.8 quarts) Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir. Use Motorcraft MERCON௡ ATF. Ensure correct automatic transmission fluid is used for a specific application. Check the container to verify the fluid is MERCON௡ and/or MERCON௡ V approved. Some fluids have been approved as meeting both MERCON௡ and MERCON௡ V requirements and will be labeled as such. Fluids labeled as meeting only MERCON௡ or only MERCON௡ V requirements must not be used interchangeably. DO NOT mix MERCON௡ and MERCON௡ V. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide to determine the correct service interval. 2 If your engine coolant is green in color, use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid. If your engine coolant is orange in color, use Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant. Refer to Adding engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter. 1 208