fuel Mercury Grand Marquis 2008 s Workshop Manual

Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Hinges, latches, striker
plates, fuel filler door
hinge and seat tracks— Multi-Purpose GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 /
ESB-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft Penetrating
and Lock LubricantXL-1 /
None
Power steering fluidFill to line on
reservoirMotorcraft MERCONV
AT FXT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Automatic transmission
fluid (4R75E)13.9 quarts
(13.2L)
3
Motorcraft MERCONV
AT F
4
XT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Rear axle fluid
5
5.0 pints (2.4L)
6
Motorcraft SAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle
LubricantXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
Windshield washer fluidFill to line on
reservoirMotorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
Fuel Tank19.0 gallons
(71.9L)——
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.2Use 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.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.
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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
Engine drivebelt routing
•4.6L V8 Engine
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Exhaust fumes ..........................176
F
Fail safe cooling ........................244
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....245
Floor mats ...................................82
Fluid capacities .........................263
Foglamps .....................................39
Fuel ............................................245
calculating fuel
economy ......................56, 76, 252
cap ...........................................248
capacity ...................................263
choosing the right fuel ...........249
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................255
detergent in fuel .....................250
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................245, 248, 252
filter, specifications ........245, 262
fuel pump shut-off switch .....193
improving fuel economy ........252
octane rating ...................250, 266
quality ..............................250–251
running out of fuel .................251
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................245
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................245, 249–250
Fuses ..................................194–195
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............248
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................252
Gauges .........................................15
H
Hazard flashers .........................192Head restraints .........................100
Headlamps ...................................38
aiming ........................................40
autolamp system .......................38
bulb specifications ....................44
daytime running lights .............39
flash to pass ..............................39
high beam .................................39
replacing bulbs .........................45
turning on and off ....................38
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................34–35
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................70
Hood ..........................................231
I
Ignition ...............................173, 266
Illuminated visor mirror .............51
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................136
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................257
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................227
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................40
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......208
K
Keyless entry system .................92
autolock .....................................85
keypad .......................................92
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Remote entry system ...........88, 92
illuminated entry ......................91
locking/unlocking doors ...........88
opening the trunk .....................89
panic alarm ...............................89
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................90
replacing the batteries .............89
Roadside assistance ..................191
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........114
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................105, 109–114
Safety defects,
reporting ............................221–222
Safety restraints ........105, 109–114
Belt-Minder...........................115
extension assembly ................113
for adults .........................110–113
for children .............................132
lap belt ....................................111
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................107
safety belt maintenance .........114
warning light and chime ........115
Safety seats for children ..........136
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................267
Seats ..........................................100
child safety seats ....................136
front seats ...............................100
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................94, 97
Servicing your vehicle ..............230
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................22
AM/FM stereo ...........................19AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................31
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................26
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................262, 266
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................263
Speed control ..............................65
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......175
Starting your vehicle ........173–175
jump starting ..........................208
Steering
speed sensitive .......................184
Steering wheel
controls ......................................68
tilting .........................................51
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................51
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....158
Tires ...................................143–144
alignment ................................151
care ..........................................147
changing ..................................205
checking the pressure ............147
inflating ...................................145
label .........................................157
replacing ..................................149
rotating ....................................151
safety practices .......................150
sidewall information ...............152
snow tires and chains ............163
spare tire .........................202–203
terminology .............................144
tire grades ...............................144
treadwear ........................143, 148
Towing .......................................169
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Index
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