1997 Mercury Mountaineer Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 28

1997 Mercury Mountaineer Manual

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Severe duty schedule 48,000 MILES (80,000 KM) • Change engine oil and replace oil filter. • Change engine coolant initially at 48,000 miles (80,000 km). Thereafter, change engine coolantevery 30,000 miles (50,000 km) or 36 months. • Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. • Lubricate steering linkage suspension and driveshaft U-joint (if equipped with grease fitting). • Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped byexhaust system shielding. It is normal for a certain amount of moisture and staining to be present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 51,000 MILES (85,000 KM) • Change engine oil and replace oil filter. • Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3) (4) Date: Mileage: 27

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48,000 MILES (80,000 KM)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Change engine coolant initially at 48,000 miles (80,000 km).
Thereafter, change engine coolantevery 30,000 miles (50,000 km)
or 36 months.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage.
Lubricate steering linkage suspension and driveshaft U-joint (if
equipped with grease fitting).
Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any
foreign material trapped byexhaust system shielding.
It is normal for a certain amount of moisture and staining to be
present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light
surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
51,000 MILES (85,000 KM)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3) (4)
Date:
Mileage:
Severe duty schedule
27