1997 Mercury Cougar Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing

1997 Mercury Cougar Manual

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    General Information 1
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    Table of Contents Maintenance Schedule and Record ...3 General Maintenance Information ...3 Maintenance: An investment ...3 No Cost PCV Valve Replacement (Excluding 3.8L engines) ...4 What Maintenance Schedule Do You Follow? ...5 Normal Schedule ...6 Severe Duty Schedule ...16 Owner Maintenance
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    that are performed on your vehicle so that you can keep a record of when parts should be checked or replaced. Give your Maintenance Schedule booklet to the dealer service manager. Maintenance: An investment An investment which will pay dividends in the form of improved reliability, durability
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    . No Cost PCV Valve Replacement (Excluding 3.8L engines) THE PCV VALVE IS A CRITICAL EMISSION COMPONENT. YOUR DEALER WILL REPLACE THE VALVE AT NO COST AT 60,000 MILES/96,000 KILOMETERS (EXCEPT CANADA AND CALIFORNIA VEHICLES). PRE-DELIVERY CHECK u Pre-Delivery Service Inspection Completed 4
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    Schedule Follow the Severe Duty Schedule if your driving habits FREQUENTLY include one or more of the following conditions: u Towing a trailer. u Operating in severe dust conditions. u Extensive idling, such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery service. u Short trips of less than 10 miles (16
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    in water. Otherwise, the lube should not be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required. Regular Maintenance Intervals for the Normal Schedule 5,000 MILES (8,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 6 Normal Schedule
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    . 15,000 MILES (24,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Lubricate steering linkage. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 20,000 MILES (32,000
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    000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Lubricate
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    . 45,000 MILES (72,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Lubricate steering linkage. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 50,000 MILES (80,000
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    accessory drive belt(s). (3.8L only) u Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace PCV valve - 4.6L engines only. (2) u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Inspect exhaust
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    engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 70,000 MILES (112,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 75,000 MILES (120,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check
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    Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). (3.8L only) u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Inspect exhaust
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    oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 100,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace spark plugs. u Replace PCV valve - 3.8L engines only. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). (4.6 only) u Replace rear axle lubricant. Normal
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    105,000 MILES (168,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Lubricate steering linkage. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 110,000 MILES (176,000
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    filter. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace PCV valve - 4.6L engines only. (2) u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Inspect exhaust
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    provides maintenance intervals for replacing your air cleaner filter if you drive in severe dust conditions. However, the conditions you drive in may require even more frequent air cleaner replacement intervals than those shown. Check with your dealer. NOTE: Rear axle lube quantities must be
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    axle lubricant. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 9,000 MILES (15,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace rear axle lubricant. 12,000 MILES (20,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace rear axle lubricant. Severe Duty Schedule 17
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    000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Lubricate steering linkage. u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 18,000 MILES
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    replace oil filter. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Lubricate steering linkage. u Inspect front and rear brakes
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    33,000 MILES (55,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 36,000 MILES (60,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace rear axle lubricant. 39,000 MILES (65,000 Kilometers) u
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    45,000 MILES (75,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Lubricate steering linkage. u Replace rear axle lubricant. 48,000 MILES (80,000 Kilometers) u
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    u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). (3.8L only) u Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace PCV valve - 4.6L engines only. (2) u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Inspect exhaust heat
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    fluid. 66,000 MILES (110,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace rear axle lubricant. 69,000 MILES (115,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. Severe Duty Schedule 23
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    72,000 MILES (120,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace rear axle lubricant. 75,000 MILES (125,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km)
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    000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 90,000 MILES (150,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). (3.8L only) u Replace air cleaner filter. Severe Duty
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    miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) u Lubricate steering linkage. 93,000 MILES (155,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace rear axle lubricant. 96,000 MILES (160,000
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    . 102,000 MILES (170,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace rear axle lubricant. 105,000 MILES (175,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000
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    and adjust air pressure. u Lubricate steering linkage. 108,000 MILES (180,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change engine coolant every 30,000 miles (50,000 km) or 36 months. u Replace rear axle lubricant. 111,000 MILES (185,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and
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    Replace spark plugs. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace PCV valve - 4.6L engines only. (2) u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Replace rear axle lubricant. Severe Duty
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    exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) u Lubricate steering linkage. (1) If your driving habits include continuous stop-and-go driving or driving in hilly areas, more frequent intervals may be required. (2) At 60,000 miles (96,000 km) your dealer will replace the PCV valve
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    your dealer or qualified service technician for service advice as soon as possible. These Owner Maintenance Checks are generally not covered by warranties and you may be charged for labor, parts and lubricants used. When You Stop for Fuel: u Check the engine oil level. u Check coolant level in the
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    Park) u Check parking brake. u Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle u Check warning lights and gauges. At least monthly: (water dripping from the air conditioning system after use is normal). u Check the tire pressure - check tires when cold, not after a long drive. reservoir. u Check coolant
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    , heater and air-conditioning hoses for leaks or damage. u Check the power steering fluid level. u Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper blades with clean cloth dampened with washer fluid. nuts. u Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug u Check muffler, exhaust pipes
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    engine cooling system, hoses and clamps and check coolant strength. outside key locks. u Lubricate all hinges, checks, latches and all u Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. u Clean the body water drain holes. u Check the air conditioning system before the warm weather season. u Check the brake
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