1997 Mercury Villager Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 282

Maintenance and Care NOTE: See Refill Capacities, Motorcraft Parts and Lubrication Specifications in the Capacities and Specifications chapter for the appropriate oil filter and engine oil refill quantity. 6. Remove the engine oil dipstick (highlighted in yellow) to prevent oil contamination of the engine ventilating system while refilling. 7. Refill the engine with a CERTIFIED engine oil of the preferred viscosity. Start the engine and check for leaks. Follow directions in Checking and adding engine oil to be sure the engine is filled to the proper level. RWARNING Continuous contact with USED motor oil has caused cancer in laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with soap and water. Brake Fluid Your vehicle is equipped with a brake fluid level indicator in the master cylinder which lights the BRAKE warning light on the instrument panel when the brake fluid level is low. Under normal circumstances, your vehicle should not use up brake fluid rapidly. However, expect the level of the brake fluid to slowly fall as you put more mileage on your vehicle and the brake pads wear. Check the brake fluid at least once a year. You can do this by looking at the fluid level in the plastic brake fluid reservoir on the master cylinder. The fluid level should be at or near the MAX mark. RWARNING Brake fluid is toxic. 285