1997 Mercury Mountaineer Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 7

1997 Mercury Mountaineer Manual

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Normal schedule 15,000 MILES (24,000 KM) • Change engine oil and replace oil filter. • Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles(24,000 km) or 12 months. • Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) • Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. • Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint (if equipped with grease fittings). • Inspect disc brake system, lubricate caliper slide rails. • Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. • 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: 20,000 MILES (32,000 KILOMETERS) • Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 6

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15,000 MILES (24,000 KM)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and check
coolant strength every 15,000 miles(24,000 km) or 12 months.
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)
Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage.
Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint (if equipped
with grease fittings).
Inspect disc brake system, lubricate caliper slide rails.
Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.
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:
20,000 MILES (32,000 KILOMETERS)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
Normal schedule
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