fuel Mercury Sable 1998 s Owner's Guide

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 3.0L V6 Vulcan
engine3.0L V6
Duratec engine
Air filter FA-1630 FA-1630
Fuel filter FG-800-A FG-800-A
Battery
(standard)BXT-58R BXT-36R
Battery
(optional)BXT-36R N/A
Cabin air
filterFP-6 FP-6
Oil filter FL-400-S FL-820-S
PCV valve EV-228 EV-152
Spark plugs* AWSF-32PP** AWSF-32F
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information
(VECI) decal for spark plug gap information.
** If a spark plug is removed for inspection, it must
be reinstalled in the same cylinder. Cylinders No. 1,
2 and 3 have a ªPGº suffix. Cylinders No. 4, 5 and 6
have a ªPº suffix. If a spark plug needs to be
replaced, use only spark plugs with the service part
number suffix letter9PP9as shown on the engine
decal.
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake
fluidHigh
Performance
DOT 3
Motor
Vehicle
Brake FluidAll Fill to line
on reservoir
Engine
coolant
13.0L V6
Vulcan
engine11.0L (11.6
quarts)
3.0L V6
Duratec
engine10.0L (10.6
quarts)
Engine oil
(includes
filter
change)Motorcraft
5W30
Super
Premium
Motor Oil3.0 V6
Vulcan
engine4.25L (4.5
quarts)
3.0L V6
Duratec
engine5.2L (5.5
quarts)
Fuel tank
capacityN/A All vehicles 60.6L (16.0
gallons)
Power
steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONt
AT F3.0L V6
Vulcan
engineKeep in
FULL range
on dipstick
3.0L V6
Duratec
engineFill to line
on reservoir
Automatic
transaxle
- AX4NMotorcraft
MERCONtV
AT F3.0L V6
Vulcan
engine12.8L (13.5
quarts)
3.0L V6
Duratec
engine12.7L (13.4
quarts)
Automatic
transaxle
- AX4SMotorcraft
MERCONtV
AT F3.0L V6
Vulcan
engine11.6L (12.2
quarts)
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 3.0L V6 Vulcan
engine3.0L V6
Duratec
engine
Cubic inches 182 181
Horsepower 145 @ 5250
rpm200 @ 5750
rpm
Torque 170 lb.-ft. @
3250 rpm200 lb.-ft. @
4500 rpm
Recommended
fuel87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark plug gap 1.07-1.17 mm
(0.042-0.046
inch)1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-00.056
inch)
Ignition system EDIS EDIS
Compression
ratio9.3:1 10:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle
dimensionsSedan mm
(in)Wagon mm (in)
(1) Overall
length5 016.5
(197.5)5 069.8 (199.6)
(2) Overall
width1 854.2 (73.0) 1 854.2 (73.0)
(3) Overall
height1 399.5 (55.1) 1 463.0 (57.6)
(4) Wheelbase 2 755.9
(108.5)2 755.9 (108.5)
(5) Track -
Front1 564.6 (61.6) 1 564.6 (61.6)
(5) Track -
Rear1 559.6 (61.4) 1 569.7 (61.8)
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Air bag supplemental
restraint system ........ 66
and child
safety seats ............. 69
description .............. 67
disposal .................... 72
indicator light ......... 72
passenger air bag ... 70
Air conditioning
automatic temperature
control
system . 21,22,23,24,26
Anti-theft system ...... 47
arming the system .. 47
Automatic transaxle . 93
driving
with ........... 96,97,98,99
Brakes ........................ 89
anti-lock ................... 89
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning
light .......................... 90
fluid, checking and
adding .................... 133
shift interlock .......... 93
Break-in period ........... 3
Cargo cover .......... 41,42
Cargo net ................... 41
Cellular telephone
(see your Cellular
Phone Guide) ............ 39
Child safety seats
attaching with tether
straps ....................... 78
in rear seat ......... 76,78
tether anchorage
hardware ................. 79
Cleaning your
vehicle ...................... 167
built-in child
seat ..................... 80,83engine
compartment ......... 168
exterior lamps ....... 170
plastic parts .......... 170
washing .................. 167
waxing ................... 168
wheels .................... 168
wiper blades .......... 170
Console ...................... 38
Controls
power seat ............... 55
Coolant ............. 137,138
checking and
adding .................... 135
refill capacities ...... 137
Defrost
rear window ............ 17
Doors
central unlocking 36,37
Emission control
system ...................... 158
Engine
coolant ................... 134
idle speed control . 142
service points . 129,130
starting after a
collision ................. 108
Engine block heater . 87
Engine oil
checking and
adding .................... 132
dipstick .................. 130
specifications . 130,132
Exhaust fumes .......... 87
Floor mats ................. 39
Fuel
choosing the
right fuel ................ 156
detergent in fuel ... 157
filling your vehicle
with fuel ......... 153,155
quality .................... 156
Index
182

running out of
fuel ......................... 157
safety information
relating to automotive
fuels ....................... 153
Fuses ................. 109,110
Hazard flashers ....... 108
Head restraints ......... 54
Headlamps
high beam ............... 15
Heating ...................... 17
heating and air
conditioning
system ........... 17,18,20
Hood ........................ 128
Ignition ..................... 177
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ............ 159
Instrument panel
cleaning ................. 170
Keyless entry system
autolock .............. 51,52
keypad ..................... 49
locking and unlocking
doors ........................ 51
programming entry
code ......................... 50
Keys
key in ignition chime 11
positions of the
ignition .................... 28
Lamps ...................... 160
autolamp system ..... 16
daytime running
light .......................... 15
headlamps ............... 15
headlamps, flash to
pass .......................... 16
instrument panel,
dimming ................... 16
interior lamps ....... 164replacing
bulbs ............... 161,163
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ...... 32
Liftgate ...................... 44
remote release ........ 40
Lights, warning and
indicator
air bag ...................... 11
anti-lock brakes
(ABS) ........................ 9
anti-theft ................... 9
brake ........................ 10
charging system ...... 10
cruise indicator ....... 10
door ajar .................... 6
low coolant ................ 8
low fuel ...................... 8
oil pressure ............. 10
overdrive off .............. 9
safety belt ................. 6
service engine soon .. 7
speed control .......... 31
turn signal
indicator .................... 6
Locks .......................... 53
childproof ................ 38
Luggage rack ........... 107
Lumbar support,
seats ...................... 55,56
Mirrors
heated ...................... 38
side view mirrors
(power) ................... 37
Moon roof .................. 34
Motorcraft parts ...... 158
Octane rating .......... 156
Odometer ................... 13
Overdrive .............. 94,95
Panic alarm feature,
remote entry
system ........................ 44
Index
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Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only ± 87
octane
Fuel tank capacity 60.6L (16 gallons)
Engine oil capacity
(including filter
change)-3.0L V6 Vulcan
engine4.25L (4.5 quarts) Use
Motorcraft 5W30 Super
Premium Motor Oil,
Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-G.
Engine oil capacity
(including filter
change)-3.0L V6
Duratec engine5.2L (5.5 quarts) Use
Motorcraft 5W30 Super
Premium Motor Oil,
Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-G.
Tire size and pressure Refer to Safety
Certification Label on
driver's door panel.
Inflate temporary spare
to 60 psi.
Hood release Pull handle under the
left side of the
instrument panel.
Coolant capacity (3.0L
V6 Vulcan engine)
111.0L (11.6 quarts)
Coolant capacity (3.0L
V6 Duratec engine)
110.0L (10.6 quarts)
Power steering fluid
capacity-3.0L V6 Vulcan
engineKeep in FULL range on
dipstick.
Power steering fluid
capacity-3.0L V6
Duratec engineFill to line on reservoir.
Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only ± 87
octane
Filling station information
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