engine oil capacity Mercury Sable 2008 Owner's Manuals

Items CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Engine oil 5.5 quarts (5.2L)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
3
XO-5W20-QSP (US)
CXO-5W20- LSP12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A and API
Certification Mark
Engine coolant11.1 quarts
(10.5L)Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
with bittering agent
(yellow-colored)
4
VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Power steering fluidBetween MAX and
MIN on reservoirMotorcraft MERCONV
AT FX T-5-QM /
MERCONV
Windshield washer fluidTop- off fluid as
neededMotorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
2008 Sable(mgo)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
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Items CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Fuel tank20.5 gallons
(77.6L) AWD,
PZEV AWD and
PZEV FWD——
20.0 gallons
(75.7L) (FWD)
1Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.2Automatic transmissions that require MERCONV should only use MERCONV fluid or fluid that
is specified dual usage MERCON/MERCONV. Refer toscheduled maintenance informationto
determine the correct service interval. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may
cause transmission damage.3Use 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.4Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.5See your authorized dealer for fluid level checking or filling.
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
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autolock ...................................124
keypad .....................................135
locking and unlocking doors ..136
programming entry code .......135
Keys ...................................122, 138
positions of the ignition .........221
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................82
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................87
daytime running light ...............84
fog lamps ...................................83
headlamps .................................82
headlamps, flash to pass ..........84
instrument panel, dimming .....84
interior lamps .....................86, 88
replacing bulbs ...................88, 91
Liftgate ......................................131
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........226
Load limits .................................211
Locks
autolock ...................................124
childproof ................................127
doors ........................................123
Lubricant specifications ...........313
Lug nuts ....................................260
Lumbar support, seats .............143
M
Message center .........................111
english/metric button .............116
system check button ..............115
warning messages ...................117
Mirrors ...................................98–99automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................99
fold away .................................100
heated ......................................100
programmable memory ..........131
side view mirrors (power) .......99
Moon roof ..................................106
Motorcraft parts ........282, 297, 312
N
Navigation system .......................73
O
Octane rating ............................301
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................287
Overdrive ...................................233
P
Parking brake ............................227
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....312
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................152
Power adjustable foot pedals ...100
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................250
Power door locks ......................123
Power mirrors .............................99
Power point .................................95
Power steering ..........................231
fluid, checking and adding ....308
fluid, refill capacity ................313
fluid, specifications .................313
Power Windows ...........................96
R
Radio ................................16, 20, 28
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Index
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