1997 Lincoln Mark VIII Owner's Manual - Page 241

NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner. Follow your community's standards for disposing of these types of fluids. Call your local recycling center to find out about recycling automotive fluids. Battery Your vehicle may have a Motorcraft maintenance-free battery. When the original equipment battery is replaced under warranty it may be replaced by a low-maintenance battery. See Motorcraft Parts at the end of this chapter for the proper replacement battery. The low-maintenance battery has removable vent caps for checking the electrolyte level and adding water. The electrolyte level should be checked at least every 24 months or 24,000 miles (40,000 km) in temperatures up to 90˚F (32˚C) and more often in temperatures above 90˚F (32˚C). Keep the electrolyte level in each cell up to the level indicator. Do not overfill. Automatic transmission dipstick If the level gets low, refill the battery with distilled water. If necessary, you can add tap water to the battery, provided the water is not hard or does not have a high mineral or alkali content. If the battery needs water quite often, have the charging system checked for a possible malfunction. 236