1997 Mercury Sable Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 8

Normal schedule 80,000 KILOMETERS (50,000 MILES) Ì Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Ì Change engine coolant initially at 80,000 km (48,000 miles) or 48 months. Thereafter, change engine coolant every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 36 months. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 88,000 KILOMETERS (55,000 MILES) Ì Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Ì Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 96,000 KILOMETERS (60,000 MILES) Ì Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Ì Replace spark plugs (3.0L Flexible Fuel Vehicle-FFV only). Ì Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Ì Replace air cleaner filter. Ì Replace PCV valve (3.0L Vulcan and 3.0L Flexible Fuel vehicle-FFV only) (2) Ì Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. Ì Replace passenger compartment air filter Ì Change automatic transaxle fluid. 8