1997 Mercury Tracer Owner's Manual - Page 130
1997 Mercury Tracer Manual
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Maintenance and care CHECKING AND ADDING ENGINE OIL Use SAE 5W-30 motor oil CERTIFIED FOR GASOLINE ENGINES by the American Petroleum Institute. Look for the certification - Ford specification WSS-M2C153-F. Additional engine oil additives, oil treatments, or engine treatments are never needed and could, under certain conditions, lead to engine damage which is not covered by your Warranty. Changing the engine oil and oil filter Change the engine oil and oil filter per the following, whichever occurs first. 5,000 MILES (8,000 KM) OR 6 MONTHS NORMAL SCHEDULE 3,000 MILES (5,000 KM) OR 3 MONTHS SEVERE DUTY SCHEDULE EXTENSIVE IDLING TRAILER TOWING DRIVING IN SEVERE DUST POLICE, TAXI, OR DELIVERY Oil change intervals Refer to the Service Guide booklet for additional information. Checking the engine oil Check the engine oil every time you fuel your vehicle. 130