1998 Mercury Mountaineer Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 23

1998 Mercury Mountaineer Manual

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Severe duty schedule NOTE: It is normal for a certain amount of moisture and staining to be present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 45,000 KILOMETERS (27,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 50,000 KILOMETERS (30,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace air cleaner filter every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 30 months. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Change fuel filter (Recommended but not required for California Certified Vehicles). u Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails. u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. u Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings (4x2 vehicles). u Inspect parking brake system for damage and operation. u Change transfer case oil (4x4 vehicles). u Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. 23

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NOTE:
It is normal for a certain amount of moisture and staining to be
present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface
rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
45,000 KILOMETERS (27,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
50,000 KILOMETERS (30,000 MILES)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Replace air cleaner filter every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 30
months.
Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant
strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.
Change fuel filter (Recommended but not required for California
Certified Vehicles).
Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails.
Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.
Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings (4x2 vehicles).
Inspect parking brake system for damage and operation.
Change transfer case oil (4x4 vehicles).
Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and
lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).
Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any
foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding.
Severe duty schedule
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