1998 Mercury Mountaineer Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 34

1998 Mercury Mountaineer Manual

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Severe duty schedule 160,000 KILOMETERS (100,000 MILES) u Change automatic transmission fluid (4.0L engines). u All front axle lube quantities, (4x4 and AWD vehicles) and rear axles containing non-synthetic axle lube, must be replaced every 160,000 km (100,000 miles). Otherwise the lube should not be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required. Change the axle lube anytime the axle has been submerged in water. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 170,000 KILOMETERS (102,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. NOTE: 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: 175,000 KILOMETERS (105,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) u Change automatic transmission fluid. (5.0L engines) 34

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160,000 KILOMETERS (100,000 MILES)
Change automatic transmission fluid (4.0L engines).
All front axle lube quantities, (4x4 and AWD vehicles) and rear axles
containing non-synthetic axle lube, must be replaced every 160,000
km (100,000 miles). Otherwise the lube should not be checked or
changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required. Change the axle
lube anytime the axle has been submerged in water.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
170,000 KILOMETERS (102,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
.
Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and
lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).
Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any
foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding.
NOTE:
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:
175,000 KILOMETERS (105,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant
strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)
Change automatic transmission fluid. (5.0L engines)
Severe duty schedule
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