2008 Mercury Sable Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 44

SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads Every 5,000 miles Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Every 5,000 miles or 6 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect and lubricate U-joints Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter (except Edge, Fusion, Milan, MKX, MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus X) Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid (not required on 6R60/6R75/TorqShift transmissions) Replace wheel bearing grease and grease seals on 4x2 wheel bearings (if non-sealed bearings) Every 50,000 miles Change rear axle lubricant (E-450 and F-450/550 only) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid As required Replace engine air filter Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Off-road operation Every 5,000 miles or 6 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid (not required on 6R60/6R75/TorqShift transmissions) Replace wheel bearing grease and grease seals on 4x2 wheel bearings (if non-sealed bearings) Every 50,000 miles Change rear axle lubricant (E-450 and F-450/550 only) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid As required Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage ball joints and U-joints (if equipped with zerk fittings) 44 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)