2006 Lincoln Town Car Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 308

Maintenance and Specifications Fluid Fuel tank Rear axle lubricant5 Ford Part Name N/A Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Capacity 19.0 gallons (71.9L) 5.0 pints (2.4L)8 4.50-4.75 pints (2.1-2.3L)6,8 Fill to line on reservoir Rear axle lubricant (limousine)5 Windshield washer fluid 1 Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. Refer to Lubricant Specifications in this chapter. DOT 3 fluid is recommended. However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be used. Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCON௡ and MERCON௡ V are not interchangeable. DO NOT MIX MERCON௡ and MERCON௡ V. Refer to the scheduled maintenance information to determine the correct service interval. 2 Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick's normal operating range. 4 5 3 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. Rear axles are considered lubricated for life when the vehicle is used for normal service. See your scheduled maintenance information for Severe Duty requirements. Add 4 oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of Traction-Lok rear axle. 7 Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. 8 Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6 mm to 14 mm) below the bottom of the filler hole. 6 308 2006 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)