1999 Mercury Mountaineer Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 202

Maintenance and care • 4.0L SOHC V6 engine T OVER FILO L DO N • 5.0L V8 engine 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be near the center of the normal area between H and C). 2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several times. 3. Turn the engine off. 4. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. 5. The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX lines. Do not add fluid if the level is in this range. 7. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking the level until it reaches the correct operating range. Be sure to put the cap back on the reservoir. 202 EE R OW FLUID ER ST ING P