1997 Mercury Mountaineer Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 20

Normal schedule 120,000 MILES (192,000 KM Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Replace spark plugs. Inspect accessory drive belt. Replace air cleaner filter. (3) Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles(24,000 km) or 12 months. • Replace PCV filter. • Replace fuel filter (recommended but nor required for California vehicles). • Change automatic transmission fluid. • Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails. • Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. • Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings. • Inspect parking brake system for damage and operation. • Change transfer case fluid. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: (1) Wheel lug nuts must be retightened to proper torque specifications at 500 miles (800 km) of newvehicle operation (100 miles/160 km and 500 miles/800 km for vehicles equipped for snowplowing). Propertorque specifications are provided in your Owner Guide. Also retighten to proper torque specification at500 miles/800 km after (1)any wheel change or (2) any other time the wheel lug nuts have been loosened. (2) At 60,000 miles (96,000 km) your dealer will replace the PCV valve at no cost except on Canadaand California vehicles. (3) If operating in severe dust, more frequent intervals may be required. Consult your dealer. 19