belt Mercury Sable 1997 Scheduled Maintenance Guide

80,000 KILOMETERS (50,000 MILES)
rChange engine oil and replace oil filter.
rChange engine coolant initially at 80,000 km
(48,000 miles) or 48 months. Thereafter,
change engine coolant every 50,000 km
(30,000 miles) or 36 months.
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88,000 KILOMETERS (55,000 MILES)
rChange engine oil and replace oil filter.
rRotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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96,000 KILOMETERS (60,000 MILES)
rChange engine oil and replace oil filter.
rReplace spark plugs (3.0L Flexible Fuel
Vehicle-FFV only).
rInspect accessory drive belt(s).
rReplace air cleaner filter.
rReplace PCV valve (3.0L Vulcan and 3.0L
Flexible Fuel vehicle-FFV only) (2)
rInspect engine cooling system, hoses, and
clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000
km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.
rReplace passenger compartment air filter
rChange automatic transaxle fluid.
Normal schedule
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152,000 KILOMETERS (95,000 MILES)
rChange engine oil and replace oil filter.
rRotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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160,000 KILOMETERS (100,000 MILES)
rChange engine oil and replace oil filter.
rReplace spark plugs (except 3.0L Flexible Fuel
Vehicle (FFV)
rReplace PCV valve (3.0L Duratec only). (3)
rCheck valve lash and adjust as required (3.4L
SHO models only)
rInspect accessory drive belt(s).
rReplace passenger compartment air filter
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168,000 KILOMETERS (105,000 MILES)
rChange engine oil and replace oil filter.
rInspect engine cooling system, hoses, and
clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000
km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.
rReplace passenger compartment air filter
rRotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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Mileage:
Normal schedule
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90,000 KILOMETERS (54,000 MILES)
rChange engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Mileage:
95,000 KILOMETERS (57,000 MILES)
rChange engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Mileage:
100,000 KILOMETERS (60,000 MILES)
rChange engine oil and replace oil filter.
rReplace spark plugs (except 3.0L Duratec).
rInspect accessory drive belt(s).
rReplace air cleaner filter.
rReplace PCV valve (3.0L Vulcan and 3.0L
Flexibl Fuel - FFV only). (2)
rInspect engine cooling system, hoses, and
clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000
km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.
rReplace passenger compartment air filter.
rInspect exhaust heat shield(s).
rInspect front and rear brakes. (1)
rRotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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Severe duty schedule
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rInspect front and rear brakes. (1)
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Mileage:
145,000 KILOMETERS (87,000 MILES)
rChange engine oil and replace oil filter.
rRotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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Mileage:
150,000 KILOMETERS (90,000 MILES)
rChange engine oil and replace oil filter.
rReplace spark plugs (3.0L Flexible Fuel
Vehicle-FFV only).
rInspect accessory drive belt(s).
rReplace air cleaner filter.
rInspect engine cooling system, hoses, and
clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000
km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.
rReplace passenger compartment air filter.
rInspect exhaust heat shield(s).
rInspect front and rear brakes. (1)
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Mileage:
155,000 KILOMETERS (93,000 MILES)
rChange engine oil and replace oil filter.
Severe duty schedule
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190,000 KILOMETERS (114,000 MILES)
rChange engine oil and replace oil filter.
rRotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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Date:
Mileage:
195,000 KILOMETERS (117,000 MILES)
rChange engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Mileage:
200,000 KILOMETERS (120,000 MILES)
rChange engine oil and replace oil filter.
rReplace spark plugs (except 3.0L Duratec)
rInspect accessory drive belt(s).
rReplace air cleaner filter.
rReplace PCV valve (3.0L Vulcan and 3.0L
Flexible Fuel Vehicle - FFV only).
rInspect engine cooling system, hoses, and
clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000
km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.
rReplace passenger compartment air filter.
rInspect exhaust heat shield(s).
rInspect front and rear brakes. (1)
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Mileage:
Severe duty schedule
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rCheck automatic transaxle PARK function.
rCheck parking brake.
rCheck for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water
dripping from the air conditioning system after
use is normal.
AT LEAST MONTHLY:
rCheck the tire pressure - check tires when cold,
not after a long drive.
rCheck coolant level in the coolant recovery
reservoir.
rCheck the operation of all exterior lamps,
including the brake lamps, turn signals and
hazard warning flashers.
AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR: (I.E., EVERY SPRING
AND FALL)
rCheck radiator, heater and air-conditioning hoses
for leaks or damage.
rCheck windshield washer spray and wiper
operation. Check and replace worn wiper blades.
rCheck for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
rCheck muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
rCheck headlamp alignment.
rCheck the lap-shoulder belts for wear and
function.
rCheck air pressure in the spare tire.
rInspect halfshaft dust boots.
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