2003 Lincoln LS Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 279
2003 Lincoln LS Manual
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Maintenance and Specifications Item Rear Axle Lubricant Ford part name Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 High Performance Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant2 Motorcraft MERCONV ATF 3 Ultra-clear Windshield Washer Concentrate Ford part number XY-75W140-QL Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A Automatic transmission fluid Windshield washer fluid XT-5-QM MERCONV C9AZ-19550-AC ESR-M17P5-A 1 Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. DOT 3 fluid is recommended. However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be used. Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that does not require changing unless the axle has been submerged in water. Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCON and MERCON V are not interchangeable. DO NOT MIX MERCON and MERCON V. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide to determine the correct service interval. 3 2 ENGINE DATA Engine Displacement Required fuel Firing order Spark plug gap Ignition system Compression ratio 3.0L-4V V6 engine 2 968 cc (181 cid) 91 octane 1-4-2-5-3-6 1.30-1.45 mm (0.051-0.057 inch) Coil on plug 10.5:1 3.9L-4V V8 engine 3 949 cc (241 cid) 91 octane 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 0.99-1.09 mm (0.039-0.043 inch) Coil on plug 10.75:1 279