radiator cap Mercury Mountaineer 1997 Owner's Manuals

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN
THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
V1Engine coolant recovery
reservoir
V2Windshield washer reservoir
V3Engine oil filler tube
V4Automatic transmission dipstick
V5Brake master cylinder
V6Power distribution box
V7Battery
V8Radiator cap
V9Power steering fluid reservoir
V10Engine oil dipstick
V11Ignition coil packs
V12Air cleaner
3
4
5
6
2
1
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79
5.0L
V8
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1. Before you remove the coolant
recovery cap, turn the engine off
and let it cool. Even when the
engine is cool, be careful when
removing the recovery cap. Wrap a
thick cloth around the cap for safe
removal.
2. When the engine is cool, lift the
cap.
3. Step back while pressure
releases.
4. When you are sure that all the
pressure has been released,
remove the recovery cap.
5. Stand away from the reservoir
opening; hot steam may blow out
or hot engine coolant may even
splash out.
6. Add engine coolant until the
level is between the MAX and MIN
lines on the engine coolant
recovery reservoir.
Follow the recommended service
interval for changing engine
coolant as outlined in theService
Guide. For coolant recovery
reservoir capacity, refer to
Lubricant specificationsin the
Capacities and specifications
chapter.
RADIATOR
COOLANT
ONLY


MAX
MIN
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component Motorcraft part number
Spark plug
1AWSF-32EE*
Air filter FA-1641
Fuel filter FG-872
Oil filter FL-1A
Battery BXT-65-650 or BXT-65-850 (optional)
P.C.V. valve EV-152
1Refer to Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal for spark plug and
gap specifications.
*If any spark plug needs to be removed for examination, each spark plug
removed must be reinstalled in the same cylinder. Cylinders 1-4 have an
ªEGº suffix. Cylinders 5-8 have an ªEº suffix. If any spark plug needs to
be replaced, use only spark plugs with the service part number suffix
letters ªEEº as shown on the engine decal.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Component Capacity
Brake fluid Brake master
cylinderFill to line in
reservoir
1
Engine coolant Engine coolant
recovery reservoir
and radiator13.5 L (12.8 qts.)
Engine oil 5.0 L (302 c.i.d.) 4.7 L (5.0 qts.)
2
Fuel 4-door 79.5 L (21.0 gal)
Front axle Dana 35 front axle 1.7 L (3.5 pts.)
1
Power steering fluid Power steering fluid
reservoirFill to line in
reservoir1
Rear axle Ford conventional
and Traction Lok 8.82.6 L (5.5 pts.)1
Capacities and specifications
185