1996 Mercury Villager Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 327

Servicing Your Villager Automatic transaxle fluid dipstick Adding Automatic Transaxle Fluid The fluid type is stamped on the dipstick. Before adding any fluid, be sure that the correct type will be used. Add fluid in 1/2 pint (0.25 liter) increments through the filler tube to bring the level to the correct area on the dipstick. If an overfill occurs, excess fluid should be removed by a qualified technician. NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner. Follow your community's standards for disposing of these types of fluids. Call your local recycling center to find out about recycling automotive fluids. NOTE: Always use Motorcraft MERCONă or equivalent MERCONă automatic transaxle fluid when you refill your automatic transaxle fluid. Brake Fluid Your vehicle is equipped with a brake fluid level indicator in the master cylinder which lights the BRAKE warning light on the instrument panel when the brake fluid level is low. 333