oil LINCOLN MKZ 2018 Owner's Manual

CLEANING THE WHEELS
1. Regularly clean them with a wheelcleaner. We recommend that you useFord approved wheel cleaner if available.
2. Remove dirt and brake dust with asponge.
3. Remove tar and grease with a bug andtar remover. We recommend that you useFord approved bug and tar remover ifavailable.
4. Thoroughly rinse the wheels with waterafter cleaning.
If you intend on parking your vehicle for anextended period after cleaning the wheelswith a wheel cleaner, drive your vehicle fora few minutes before doing so. This reducesthe risk of corrosion of the brake discs, brakepads and linings.
Do not clean the wheels when they are hot.
Note: Some car washes could damagewheel rims and covers.
Note: Using non-recommended cleaners,harsh cleaning products, chrome wheelcleaners or abrasive materials coulddamage wheel rims and covers.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30days or more, read the followingmaintenance recommendations to make sureyour vehicle stays in good operatingcondition.
We engineer and test all motor vehicles andtheir components for reliable, regular driving.Under various conditions, long-term storagemay lead to degraded engine performanceor failure unless you use specific precautionsto preserve engine components.
General
•Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilatedplace.
•Protect from sunlight, if possible.
•If vehicles are stored outside, theyrequire regular maintenance to protectagainst rust and damage.
Body
•Wash your vehicle thoroughly to removedirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from exteriorsurfaces, rear-wheel housing and theunderside of front fenders.
•Periodically wash your vehicle if it isstored in exposed locations.
•Touch-up exposed or primed metal toprevent rust.
•Cover chrome and stainless steel partswith a thick coat of auto wax to preventdiscoloration. Re-wax as necessary whenyou wash your vehicle.
•Lubricate all hood, door and luggagecompartment hinges and latches with alight grade oil.
•Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
•Keep all rubber parts free from oil andsolvents.
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Engine
•Change the engine oil and filter prior tostorage because used engine oil containscontaminates which may cause enginedamage.
•Start the engine every 15 days for aminimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idlewith the climate controls set to defrostuntil the engine reaches normaloperating temperature.
•With your foot on the brake, shift throughall the gears while the engine is running.
•We recommend that you change theengine oil before you use your vehicleagain.
Fuel system
•Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fueluntil the first automatic shutoff of the fuelpump nozzle.
Cooling system
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•When removing your vehicle fromstorage, check coolant fluid level.Confirm that there are no cooling systemleaks and that fluid is at therecommended level.
Battery
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keepconnections clean.
•If storing your vehicle for more than 30days without recharging the battery, werecommend that you disconnect thebattery cables to maintain battery chargefor quick starting.
Note:It is necessary to reset memoryfeatures if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
•Make sure the brakes and parking brakerelease fully.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, levers andpins under your vehicle are covered withgrease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m) every15 days to lubricate working parts andprevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out ofstorage, do the following:
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt orgrease film build-up on window surfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for anydeterioration.
•Check under the hood for any foreignmaterial that may have collected duringstorage such as mice or squirrel nests.
•Check the exhaust for any foreignmaterial that may have collected duringstorage.
•Check tire pressures and set tire inflationper the Tire Label.
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•Check brake pedal operation. Drive yourvehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back and forth toremove rust build-up.
•Check fluid levels (including coolant, oiland gas) to make sure there are no leaks,and fluids are at recommended levels.
•If you remove the battery, clean thebattery cable ends and check fordamage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you have anyconcerns or issues.
BODY STYLING KITS
The distance between the underside of yourvehicle and the ground is less than that ofother models. Drive with extreme care toavoid damage to your vehicle.
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 2.0L
SpecificationMeasurement
122Cubic inches
1-3-4-2Firing order
Coil on plugIgnition system
9.7:1Compression ratio
0.028–0.031 in (0.7–0.8 mm)Spark plug gap
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Drivebelt RoutingLong drivebelt is on first pulleygroove closest to engineA
Short drivebelt is on second pulleygroove farthest from engineB
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 3.0L
SpecificationMeasurement
180Cubic inches
1-4-2-5-3-6Firing order
Coil in plugIgnition system
9.5:1Compression ratio
0.028–0.031 in (0.7–0.8 mm)Spark plug gap
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BE142480

Drivebelt Routing
MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 2.0L
Motorcraft part numberComponent
FA-1912Air filter element.
FL-910-SOil filter.
BXT-94RH7-730Battery.
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Motorcraft part numberComponent
SP-537Spark plugs.
FP-71Cabin air filter.
WW-2200 (driver side)Windshield wiper blade.WW-1900 (passenger side)
We recommend Motorcraft® replacement parts available at your Lincoln dealer or at fordparts.com for scheduled maintenance. These partsmeet or exceed Ford Motor Company’s specifications and are engineered for your vehicle. Use of other parts may impact vehicle performance,emissions and durability. Your warranty may be void for any damage related to use of other parts.
If a Motorcraft® oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performance specification SAE/USCAR-36.
For spark plug replacement, contact an authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs at the appropriate intervals. See Scheduled Maintenance(page 509).
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MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 3.0L
Motorcraft part numberComponent
FA-1912Air filter element
FL-2062Oil filter
BXT-94RH7-730Battery
SP-542Spark plugs
FP-71Cabin air filter
WW-2200 (driver side)Windshield wiper bladeWW-1900 (passenger side)
We recommend Motorcraft replacement parts available at your Lincoln dealer or at fordparts.com for scheduled maintenance. These partsmeet or exceed Ford Motor Company’s specifications and are engineered for your vehicle. Use of other parts may impact vehicle performance,emissions and durability. Your warranty may be void for any damage related to use of other parts.
If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performance specification SAE/USCAR-36.
For spark plug replacement, contact an authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs at the appropriate intervals. See Scheduled Maintenance(page 509).
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CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS - 2.0L
Capacities
WARNING
The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant under high pressure. Only qualified personnel should service the airconditioning refrigerant system. Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury.
CapacityItem
5.7 qt (5.4 L)Engine oil (with oil filter).
8.5 qt (8 L)Engine coolant.
Between MIN/MAX on brake fluid reservoirBrake fluid.
16.0–20.8 fl oz (473–615 ml)Rear differential fluid (All Wheel Drive).
15.2 fl oz (450 ml)*Power Transfer Unit fluid (All Wheel Drive).
9.0 qt (8.5 L)**Automatic transmission fluid.
Fill as requiredWindshield washer fluid.
16.5 gal (62.5 L)Fuel tank (Front Wheel Drive).
18.0 gal (68.1 L)Fuel tank (All Wheel Drive).
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CapacityItem
22 oz (0.62 kg)A/C refrigerant.
5.24 fl oz (155 ml)A/C refrigerant compressor oil.
*Contact an authorized dealer for fluid level checking and filling.
**Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
Specifications
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M2C946-ARecommended motor oil (U.S. and Mexico):Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor OilXO-5W30-QSP
WSS-M2C946-ARecommended motor oil (Canada):Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor OilCXO-5W30-LSP12
WSS-M2C946-AOptional motor oil (U.S. and Mexico):Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor OilXO-5W30-QFS
WSS-M2C946-AOptional motor oil (Canada):Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil
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