2001 Mercury Mountaineer Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 248
2001 Mercury Mountaineer Manual
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Capacities and specifications Fluid Front axle lubricant Rear axle lubricant 4 Ford Part Name Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 High Performance Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant Ultra-Clear Windshield Washer Concentrate Application 4x4 vehicles Capacity 1.7L (1.8 quarts) Refer to Footnote 5 Refer to Footnote 6 2.9-3.1L (5.5-5.8 pints) Windshield washer fluid 1 All vehicles 2.6L (2.7 quarts) Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. MERCON and MERCON V are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON and MERCON V. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine the correct service interval. 2 Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick's normal operating range. 3 Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer to Adding engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter. 4 Fill to 6 mm to 14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below bottom of fill hole. 5 Vehicles equipped with a 4.0L SOHC V6 engine may be equipped with a conventional rear axle. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for axle fluid change intervals. 6 Vehicles equipped with 4.0L SOHC V6 engine and 3.73:1 or 4.10:1 rear axle ratios or with a 5.0L V8 engine require synthetic rear axle lubricant. Rear axles containing synthetic lubricant are lubricated for life. These 248