oil change LINCOLN TOWN CAR 1998 Owners Manual

Engine oil recommendations
Look for this certification mark.
Ford oil specification is
WSS-M2C153-G.
Use SAE 5W-30 motor oil certified
for gasoline engines by the
American Petroleum Institute.
Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives, oil treatments or engine
treatments. They are unnecessary
and could, under certain
conditions, lead to engine damage
which is not covered by your
warranty.
Changing the engine oil and
filter
Change your engine oil and filter
according to the following mileage
and time requirements, whichever
occurs first:
²Normal Schedule ± 8,000 km
(5,000 miles) or six months.
²Severe Duty Schedule -
5,000 km (3,000 miles) or three
months. Severe duty operation
would include extensive idling,
trailer towing, driving in severe
dust and police, taxi or delivery
service.
Maintenance and care
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
Engine oil (includes
filter change)Motorcraft 5W30
Super Premium Motor
Oil4.7L (5.0 quarts)
Brake fluid Ford High
Performance DOT 3
Brake FluidFill to line in reservoir
Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCONt
AT FFill to line in reservoir
Transmission fluid Motorcraft
MERCONtVATF13.1L (13.9 quarts)
Engine coolant Ford Premium Cooling
System Fluid13.3L (14.1 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A 71.9L (19.0 gallons)
Rear axle fluid
1Motorcraft SAE 80W90
Rear Axle Lubricant1.8-1.9L (3.75-4.0
pints)
Windshield washer
fluidUltra-Clear Windshield
ConcentrateFill to line in reservoir
1Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of additive
friction modifier C8AZ-19B546±A,
Ford specification EST-M2C118±A
for complete refill of Traction-Lok
axles.
Service refill capacities are
determined by filling the rear axle
6 mm to 14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16
inch) below the bottom of the filler
hole.
Rear axles are considered
lubricated for life when the vehicle
is used for normal service. See
your ªService Guideº for Severe
Duty requirements.
Capacities and specifications
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Recommended fuel Refer to9Octane recommendations9in the
Maintenance and carechapter
Fuel tank capacity 71.9L (19.0 gallons)
Engine oil capacity (with
filter change)4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft 5W30
Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford
Specification WSS-M2C153-G
Automatic transmission
fluid capacity13.1L (13.9 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF (part# XT-5-QM), Ford
Specification WSS-M2C202-B
Tire pressure and size Refer to the Safety Compliance
Certification Label located on the front
face of the driver's door jamb
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of the
instrument panel
Coolant capacity 13.3L (14.1 quarts)
Power steering fluid
capacityFill to line in reservoir. Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F
Ensure correct automatic
transmission fluid is used for a
specific application. Check the
container to verify the fluid is
MERCONtand/or MERCON Vt
approved. Some fluids have been
approved as meeting both
MERCONtand MERCONtV
requirements and will be labeled as
such. Fluids labeled as meeting
only MERCONtor only MERCONt
V requirements must not be used
interchangeably. DO NOT mix
MERCONtand MERCONtV.
Transmission fluid requirements
are indicated on the dipstick or on
the dipstick handle. Refer to your
ªService Guideº to determine the
correct service interval.
Filling station information
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