adding oil Mercury Milan 2008 Owner's Manuals

•2.3L I4 engine
•3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine
•If the oil level isbelow this mark,engineoil must be addedto raise
the level within the normal operating range.
•2.3L I4 engine
•3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine
•If required, add engine oil to the engine. Refer toAdding engine oil
in this chapter.
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•2.3L I4 engine
•3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine
•Do not overfill the engine with oil. Oil levels above this mark
may cause engine damage.If the engine is overfilled, some oil must be
removed from the engine by an authorized dealer.
7. Put the dipstick back in and ensure it is fully seated.
On 2.3L I4 engine, be sure the
notch in the dipstick flange is
aligned with the V on the engine
when it is reinserted.
Adding engine oil
1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer toChecking the engine
oilin this chapter.
2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal operating range, add
only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the
engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the
opening.
3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the
normal operating range on the engine oil level dipstick.
4. Install the dipstick and ensure it is fully seated.
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When the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed, the
transmission must relearn its adaptive strategy. As a result of this, the
transmission may shift firmly. This operation is considered normal and
will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time the
adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation to its
optimum shift feel.
If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
•Always dispose of automotive
batteries in a responsible manner.
Follow your local authorized
standards for disposal. Call your
local authorized recycling center
to find out more about recycling
automotive batteries.
ENGINE COOLANT
Checking engine coolant
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the
intervals listed inscheduled maintenance information.The coolant
concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and distilled water,
which equates to a freeze point of -34°F (-36°C). Coolant concentration
testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester (such as the
Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester, 014–R1060). The level of coolant
should be maintained at the “FULL COLD” level or within the “COLD
FILL RANGE” in the coolant reservoir. If the level falls below, add
coolant per the instructions in theAdding engine coolantsection.
Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and water
concentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above
60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly.A
50–50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following:
•Freeze protection down to -34°F (-36°C).
•Boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
•Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion.
•Enables calibrated gauges to work properly.
LEAD
RETURN
RECYCLE
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•Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste
fuel.
•Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
•Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
•Slow down gradually.
•Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]).
•Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
•Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between the top gears occurs. Unnecessary
shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle may reduce fuel economy at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example; bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving.
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in front seat ............................154
in rear seat ..............................154
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................150
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............242
instrument panel ....................244
interior .....................................245
plastic parts ............................243
washing ....................................240
waxing .....................................241
wheels ......................................241
wiper blades ............................244
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......46, 48
Clock ............................................71
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................29
AM/FM/CD .................................22
Clutch
fluid ..........................................278
operation while driving ..........201
recommended shift speeds ....202
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................85
Console ........................................70
overhead ....................................70
Controls
power seat ...............................116
steering column ........................78
Coolant
checking and adding ..............260
refill capacities ................264, 287
specifications ..........................287
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................75
Cupholder(s) .............................120
Customer Assistance ................211Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................236
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................237
Getting roadside assistance ...211
Getting the service you
need .........................................232
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................238
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................236
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................53
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..................................278, 280
engine oil .................................253
Driving under special
conditions ..................200, 206, 208
sand .........................................207
snow and ice ...........................209
through water .................207, 210
E
Electronic message center .........82
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................226
Emission control system ..........274
Engine ........................................290
cleaning ...................................242
coolant .....................................260
fail-safe cooling .......................265
idle speed control ...................258
lubrication specifications .......287
refill capacities ........................287
service points ..................250–251
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starting after a collision .........213
Engine block heater .................190
Engine oil ..................................253
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................253
checking and adding ..............253
dipstick ....................................253
filter, specifications ........257, 285
recommendations ...................257
refill capacities ........................287
specifications ..........................287
Event data recording ....................6
Exhaust fumes ..........................190
F
Fail safe cooling ........................265
Fluid capacities .........................287
Foglamps .....................................53
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................205
Fuel ............................................266
calculating fuel
economy ............................83, 271
cap ...........................................268
capacity ...................................287
choosing the right fuel ...........269
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................274
detergent in fuel .....................270
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................266, 268, 271
filter, specifications ........266, 285
fuel pump shut-off switch .....213
improving fuel economy ........271
octane rating ...................270, 290
quality ......................................270
running out of fuel .................270
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................266Fuel pump shut-off switch .......213
Fuses ..........................................214
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............268
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................271
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................213
Head restraints .........................113
Headlamps ...................................52
aiming ........................................55
autolamp system .......................52
bulb specifications ....................57
daytime running lights .............53
flash to pass ..............................54
high beam .................................54
replacing bulbs .........................58
turning on and off ....................52
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...........................44, 46, 48
Hood ..........................................249
How to get going ........................16
I
Ignition ...............................187, 290
Illuminated visor mirror .............69
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................153
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................276
Instrument panel ........................71
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