1997 Mercury Cougar Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 10

1997 Mercury Cougar Manual

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55,000 MILES (88,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 60,000 MILES (96,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). (3.8L only) u Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace PCV valve - 4.6L engines only. (2) u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) u Lubricate steering linkage. 10 Normal Schedule

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Normal Schedule
55,000 MILES (88,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
60,000 MILES (96,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Inspect accessory drive belt(s). (3.8L only)
Replace air cleaner filter.
Replace PCV valve — 4.6L engines only. (2)
Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km) or 12 months.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Inspect exhaust heat shield(s).
Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
Lubricate steering linkage.