1997 Mercury Cougar Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 15
1997 Mercury Cougar Manual
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120,000 MILES (192,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). 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. (1) If your driving habits include continuous stop-and-go driving or driving in hilly areas, more frequent intervals may be required. (2) At 60,000 miles (96,000 km) your dealer will replace the PCV valve at no cost except on Canada and California vehicles. Normal Schedule 15
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Normal Schedule
15
120,000 MILES (192,000 Kilometers)
❑
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑
Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
❑
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.
(1) If your driving habits include continuous stop-and-go
driving or driving in hilly areas, more frequent intervals
may be required.
(2) At 60,000 miles (96,000 km) your dealer will replace the
PCV valve at no cost except on Canada and California
vehicles.