1998 Mercury Mountaineer Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 32
1998 Mercury Mountaineer Manual
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Severe duty schedule 145,000 KILOMETERS (87,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 150,000 KILOMETERS (90,000 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 Inspect accessory drive belts. 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 Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). u Change transfer case oil (4x4 vehicles). u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. 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: 32