washer fluid Mercury Grand Marquis 2006 s User Guide

Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
Fuel tank N/A 19.0 gallons (71.9L)
Rear axle lubricant
5Motorcraft SAE
80W-90 Premium Rear
Axle Lubricant5.0 pints (2.4L)7
Windshield washer
fluidMotorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateFill to line on reservoir
1Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. Refer to
Lubricant Specificationsin this chapter. DOT 3 fluid is recommended.
However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be used.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCONand
MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT MIX MERCONand
MERCONV. Refer to thescheduled maintenance informationto
determine the correct service interval.
3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount
of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on
the dipstick’s normal operating range.
4Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
5Rear axles are considered lubricated for life when the vehicle is used for
normal service. See yourscheduled maintenance informationfor
Severe Duty requirements.
6Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine
oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification
WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.
7Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle 1/4 inch
to 9/16 inch (6 mm to 14 mm) below the bottom of the filler hole.
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Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Automatic
transmission
(4R75E)Motorcraft
MERCONV
AT F
3
XT-5-QM
MERCONV
Rear Axle
LubricantMotorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle Lubricant
2
XY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premuim
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A WSB-M8B16–A2
1Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. DOT 3 fluid is
recommended. However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be used.
2Add 4 oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL–3 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of
Traction-Lok rear axles.
3Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONand MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONand MERCONV. Refer to yourscheduled maintenance
informationto determine the correct service interval.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.6L V8 engine 4.6L FFV V8 engine
Cubic inches 281 281
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane or Ethanol
(E 85)
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Spark plug gap 0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42 mm)0.041–0.047 inch
(1.04–1.20 mm)
Compression ratio 9.4:1 9.4:1
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treadwear ........................143, 148
Towing .......................................163
recreational towing .................166
trailer towing ..........................163
wrecker ....................................206
Traction control ........................175
Traction-lok rear axle ...............178
Transmission .............................178
brake-shift interlock
(BSI) ................................178–179
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................248
fluid, refill capacities ..............252
lubricant specifications ..254–255
Trunk ...........................................84
remote release ....................82, 87
Turn signal ..................................44
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................256Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................257
Vehicle loading
..........................157
Ventilating your vehicle
...........171
W
Warning lights (see Lights)
.......10
Washer fluid
..............................224
Water, Driving through
.............183
Windows
power
.........................................63
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
..........................................52
checking and adding fluid
.....224
replacing wiper blades
...........224
Wrecker towing
.........................206
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