1998 Mercury Tracer Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 128
1998 Mercury Tracer Manual
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Maintenance and care Engine oil recommendations Look for this certification mark. Ford oil specification is WSS-M2C153-G. Use SAE 5W-30 motor oil certified for gasoline engines by the American Petroleum Institute. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, oil treatments or engine treatments. They are unnecessary and could, under certain conditions, lead to engine damage which is not covered by your warranty. Changing the engine oil and filter Change your engine oil and filter according to the following mileage and time requirements, whichever occurs first: • Normal Schedule - 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or six months. • Severe Duty Schedule 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or three months. Severe duty operation would include extensive idling, trailer towing, driving in severe dust and police, taxi or delivery service. 128