2009 Mercury Sable Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 42

SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in one of the more demanding Special Operating Conditions listed below, you will need to have some items maintained more frequently. If you only occasionally operate your vehicle under these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For specific recommendations, see your Ford or Lincoln Mercury Dealership Service Advisor or Technician. Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier Every 5,000 miles Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag Every 5,000 miles or 6 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect and lubricate U-joints 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 front wheel bearings (if non-sealed bearings) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid Change manual transmission fluid As required Inspect and lubricate U-joints See Rear Axle Towing under Exceptions. 42 Scheduled Maintenance 2009 Scheduled Maintenance Guide (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)