1999 Mercury Cougar Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 187
1999 Mercury Cougar Manual
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Maintenance and care The transaxle fluid should be in this range if at normal operating temperature 66°C - 77°C (150°F - 170°F). The transaxle fluid should be in this range if at room temperature 10°C - 35°C (50°F - 95°F). If your vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high speeds, in the city during hot weather or pulling a trailer, the vehicle should be turned off for about thirty minutes to allow the fluid to cool before checking. 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. 2. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal, start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear ranges. Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage. 3. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running. 187