power steering fluid Mercury Villager 1998 Owner's Manuals

Engine Coolant Drain and Flush
To have your engine coolant drained, see your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer or refer to the procedure in the Service
Manual.
Power Steering Fluid
Check the level of the power steering fluid at least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall).
Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
1. Start the engine and let it run until the power steering fluid
reaches normal operating temperature. The power steering
fluid will be at the right temperature when the engine coolant
temperature gauge in the instrument cluster is near the
center of the NORMAL operating temperature range.
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel back and forth
several times. Make sure that the cap assembly is installed at
this time.
3. Then turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the power steering fluid reservoir.
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5. If the power steering fluid is low, add fluid in small
amounts, continuously checking the level, until the fluid is
between the minimum (MIN) and maximum (MAX) lines on the
reservoir. Do not overfill. To find out how much fluid your
vehicle's reservoir for the power steering fluid will hold, see
Refill Capacities, Motorcraft Parts, and Lubricant Specifications
in theCapacities and Specificationschapter.
Use only power steering fluid that meets Ford Specification such
as MERCONtATF XT-2-QDX (or equivalent).
NOTE: If the power steering fluid is low, do not drive your
vehicle for a long period of time before adding fluid.
This can damage the power steering pump.
If you must check the power steering fluid when it is cold, make
sure that the fluid reaches at least the minimum (MIN) mark.
The reading will only be accurate if the fluid temperature is
approximately 70É to 100É F (21É to 38É C).
Power steering fluid reservoir
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Engine Compartment
Your vehicle has a 3.0 liter EFI, V-6 engine. The following
illustration will show a diagram of your engine and where you
can find items that you should service regularly.
1. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick
2. Engine Coolant Reservoir
3. Brake Fluid Reservoir
4. Air Filter
5. Battery
6. Engine Compartment Fuse and Relay Box
7. Radiator Cap
8. Engine Oil Filler Cap
9. Engine Oil Dipstick
10. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
11. Engine Compartment Relay Box
12. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
Capacities and Specifications
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Controls
mirrors..........................109
Convenience kit in cargo area................255
Coolant (see Engine coolant)................285
checking and adding...................285
drain and flush.....................289
preparing for storage...................335
specifications.......................339
temperature gauge...................18,23
warnings.........................285
Cooling fan.........................276
Customer Assistance Centre, Ford of Canada........352
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Daytime running light system................78
Defrost
rear window.......................75
windshield........................56
Dipstick..........................281
automatic transaxle fluid.................291
engine oil........................281
power steering fluid.................289, 289
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)................272
Dispute Settlement Board..................348
Doors............................97
door ajar warning light..................15
lubricant specifications..................339
Driving under special conditions
heavy load........................226
towing a trailer.....................227
Index
377

driving with power steering...............220
fluid, checking and adding................289
fluid, specifications....................339
servicing.........................220
Prop rod, hood.......................277
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Radio (see Electronic sound systems).............29
Rear window........................106
defroster.........................75
Relays...........................253
Remote entry system
replacing the batteries..................114
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult........................121, 129
child...........................151
head...........................121
infant........................151, 153
Roadside assistance.....................345
Roadside emergencies....................241
Roof rack..........................239
Rotating the tires......................300
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Safety belts (see Safety restraints)..............129
Safety Compliance Certification Label............231
Safety information relating to automotive fuels.......310
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts..............131, 137
automatic locking mode.................136
automatic locking mode (retractor)............136
cleaning the safety belts.................332
extension assembly....................143
for adults........................129
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