oil filter Mercury Grand Marquis 1997 Owner's Manuals

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Engine Oil Recommendations
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We recommend using Motorcraft oil or an
equivalent oil meeting Ford Specification
WSS-M2C153-F and displaying the American
Petroleum Institute CERTIFICATION MARK on
the front of the container.
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[MC05800( ALL)01/96]
one third page art:0060021-E
The API Certification Mark
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[MC05900( ALL)01/96]
Neveruse:
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ªNon-Detergentº oils
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Oils labeled API SA, SB, SC, SD, SE, SF or SG
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Additional engine oil additives, oil treatments
or engine treatments
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Engine oils with anSAE 5W-30viscosity are
PREFERREDfor your vehicle. They provide the
best engine performance, fuel economy and
engine protection for all climates down to-15ÊF
(-25ÊC).
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[MC06400( ALL)03/96]
Synthetic engine oils which are CERTIFIED and
of the preferred viscosity may be used in your
engine. The engine oil and oil filter must still be
changed according to the maintenance schedule.
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7. Put the dipstick back in and make sure it is
fully seated.
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It may be necessary to add some oil between oil
changes. Make sure you use a CERTIFIED
engine oil of the preferred viscosity. Your
vehicle's warranty coverage may not apply if
engine damage is caused by the use of improper
engine oil.
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[MC08000( ALL)01/96]
Add engine oil through the oil filler cap
highlighted in yellow. To add oil, remove the
filler cap and use a funnel to pour oil into the
opening. Be careful not to overfill the engine.
Recheck the oil level after you finish adding oil.
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Changing the Engine Oil and the Oil Filter
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Change the engine oil and oil filterper the
following, whichever occurs first.
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one third page art:0060618-C
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[MC08400( ALL)02/96]
Refer to theMaintenance Schedulebooklet for
additional information.
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NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive
fluids in a responsible manner. Follow
your community's standards for
disposing of these types of fluids. Call
your local recycling center to find out
about recycling automotive fluids.
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Index 295
Index
A
ABS warning light (see Anti-lock
brake system)........... 11,41
Accessory position on the ignition..... 87
Additives, engine oil.......... 211
Air bag supplemental
restraint system............ 133
and child safety seats......... 139
description.............. 133
driver air bag............ 133
indicator light........... 13,25
operation.............. 135
passenger air bag........... 135
service and information labels..... 135
tone generator............ 137
Air cleaner filter
location............... 209
specifications............. 253
Air conditioning
electronic automatic temperature control
system............... 69
manual heating and air
conditioning system......... 67
Air suspension
description.............. 163
see also Rear air suspension system . . 163
Alarm, activating remote personal.... 115
Aluminum wheels............ 196
Antenna, radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 50
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 217
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 157
see also Brake............ 157
warning light............ 11,41
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302 Index
Engine oil............... 211
changing oil and oil filter....... 212
checking and adding......... 212
dipstick............... 212
disposal............... 213
engine oil pressure gauge........ 20
engine oil pressure warning light..... 27
filter, specifications.......... 253
refill capacities............ 254
specifications...........211, 255
synthetic oil............. 211
ªbreak-inº oils............. 6
viscosity............... 211
Entry system
illuminated.............. 104
keyless................ 109
remote................ 114
Exhaust fumes............. 155
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
F
Fan, engine fan, avoiding injury..... 206
Federal Communications Commission.... 64
Flashers, hazard.............. 93
Flashing the lights............. 90
Flat tire................. 187
Floor mats............... 107
Fluid refill capacities........... 254
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 263
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 264
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 269
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 269
Foreign registration........... 270
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel.................. 234
capacity............... 254
choosing the right fuel......... 235
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 234
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308 Index
Lug nuts................ 190
standard............... 192
tightening sequence.......... 195
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance Schedule
and Record booklet)........... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 205
Master cylinder, brakes......... 214
Message center
door ajar................ 39
english/metric button.......... 32
low washer fluid............ 39
reset button.............. 32
select button.............. 32
trunk ajar............... 40
Mirrors.................. 99
automatic dimming rearview mirror . . 100
rearview................ 99
side view mirrors............ 99
side view mirrors (power)....... 106
vanity mirror, illuminated....... 102
Motorcraft parts............. 253
N
New vehicle break-in........... 6
O
Octane rating.............. 236
Odometer............... 19,31
description............. 19,31
trip odometer.............. 19
Oil filter..............213, 253
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 211
Oil viscosity.............. 211
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