1997 Mercury Villager tires

Severe Duty Schedule 23
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[BK19700(ALL)01/95]
78,000 MILES (130,000 Kilometers)
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[BK19800(ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
*
[BK19825(ALL)05/95]
q
Change engine coolant every 30,000 miles
(50,000 km) or 36 months.
*
[BK19850(ALL)01/95]
q
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
[BK19875(ALL)09/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A*
[BK19900(ALL)01/95]
81,000 MILES (135,000 Kilometers)
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[BK20000(ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
[BK20100(ALL)09/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A*
[BK20200(ALL)01/95]
84,000 MILES (140,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK20300(ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
[BK20350(ALL)09/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A*
[BK20400(ALL)01/95]
87,000 MILES (145,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK20500(ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
*
[BK20550(ALL)01/95]
q
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
[BK20575(ALL)09/93]
four pica chart:0060627-AFile:18vxbkn.ex
Update:Thu May 30 10:03:02 1996

24 Severe Duty Schedule
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[BK20600(ALL)01/95]
90,000 MILES (150,000 Kilometers)
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[BK20700(ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
*
[BK20800(ALL)05/96]
q
Replace spark plugs.
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[BK20900(ALL)03/96]
q
Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
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[BK21000(ALL)01/95]
q
Replace air cleaner filter.
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[BK21005(ALL)06/95]
q
Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles
(25,000 km) or 12 months.
[BK21025(ALL)07/95]
q
Inspect automatic transaxle fluid. (2)
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[BK21200(ALL)05/93]
q
Inspect exhaust heat shields.
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[BK21400(ALL)07/95]
q
Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
[BK21550(ALL)09/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A*
[BK21600(ALL)01/95]
93,000 MILES (155,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK21700(ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
[BK21750(ALL)09/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A*
[BK21800(ALL)01/95]
96,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK21900(ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
*
[BK22000(ALL)01/95]
q
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
[BK22050(ALL)09/93]
four pica chart:0060627-AFile:18vxbkn.ex
Update:Thu May 30 10:03:02 1996

Severe Duty Schedule 25
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[BK22100(ALL)01/95]
99,000 MILES (165,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK22200(ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
[BK22250(ALL)09/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A*
[BK22300(ALL)01/95]
102,000 MILES (170,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK22400(ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
[BK22450(ALL)09/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A*
[BK22500(ALL)01/95]
105,000 MILES (175,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK22600(ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
*
[BK22625(ALL)06/95]
q
Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles
(25,000 km) or 12 months.
*
[BK22635(ALL)05/94]
q
Replace camshaft drive belt.
[BK22640(ALL)06/95]
q
Inspect automatic transaxle fluid.
*
[BK22650(ALL)01/95]
q
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
[BK22675(ALL)09/93]
four pica chart:0060627-AFile:18vxbkn.ex
Update:Thu May 30 10:03:02 1996

26 Severe Duty Schedule
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[BK22700(ALL)01/95]
108,000 MILES (180,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK22800(ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
*
[BK22825(ALL)05/95]
q
Change engine coolant every 30,000 miles
(50,000 km) or 36 months.
[BK22850(ALL)09/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A*
[BK22900(ALL)01/95]
111,000 MILES (185,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK23000(ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
[BK23100(ALL)09/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A*
[BK23200(ALL)01/95]
114,000 MILES (190,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK23300(ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
*
[BK23350(ALL)01/95]
q
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
[BK23375(ALL)09/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A*
[BK23400(ALL)01/95]
117,000 MILES (195,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK23500(ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
[BK23550(ALL)09/93]
four pica chart:0060627-AFile:18vxbkn.ex
Update:Thu May 30 10:03:02 1996

28 Owner Maintenance ChecksOwner Maintenance
Checks
[BK25020(ALL)04/94]
Listed below are vehicle maintenance checks and
inspections that should be performed by the
owner or qualified service technician at the
indicated intervals to help ensure safe
dependable operation of your vehicle.
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[BK25030(ALL)01/95]
Any adverse conditions should be brought to the
attention of your dealer or qualified service
technician for service advice as soon as possible.
*
[BK25040(ALL)01/95]
These Owner Maintenance Checks are generally
not covered by warranties and you may be
charged for labor, parts and lubricants used.
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[BK25050(ALL)01/95]
When You Stop for Fuel:
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[BK25060(ALL)01/95]
q
Check the engine oil level.
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[BK25065(ALL)06/91]
q
Check coolant level in coolant recovery bottle.
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[BK25070(ALL)01/95]
q
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
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[BK25080(ALL)01/95]
q
Look for low or under-inflated tires.
*
[BK25090(ALL)01/95]
While Operating Your Vehicle:
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[BK25100(ALL)01/95]
q
Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust
or any smell of exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
*
[BK25125(ALL)05/93]
q
Check for vibrations in the steering wheel.
Notice any increased steering effort or
looseness in the steering wheel, or change in
its straight-ahead position.
*
[BK25150(ALL)05/93]
q
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns
slightly or ªpullsº to one side when traveling
on smooth, level road.
File:18vxbkn.ex
Update:Thu May 30 10:03:02 1996

Owner Maintenance Checks 29
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[BK25200(ALL)05/93]
q
When stopping, listen and check for strange
sounds, pulling to one side, increased brake
pedal travel or ªhard-to-pushº brake pedal.
*
[BK25300(ALL)05/93]
q
If any slipping or changes in the operation of
your transaxle occurs, check the transaxle
fluid level.
*
[BK25400(ALL)08/95]
q
Check automatic transaxle P (Park) function.
*
[BK25500(ALL)04/93]
q
Check parking brake.
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[BK25600(ALL)09/93]
At Least Monthly:
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[BK25800(ALL)06/95]
q
Check coolant level in the coolant recovery
reservoir.
[BK25900(ALL)05/93]
q
Check operation of lamps, horn, turn signals,
windshield wipers and washers, and hazard
warning flashers.
[BK26000(ALL)05/93]
q
Check windshield defroster to be sure that air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly
and that enough air is discharged when also
running the heater or air conditioner.
[BK26100(ALL)05/93]
q
Check warning lights and chimes to be sure
they are operating properly.
[BK26200(ALL)05/93]
q
Check for fluid leaks by inspecting the
surface beneath your vehicle for oil, coolant,
or other fluid drips. Clean water dripping
from the air conditioning system is normal.
*
[BK26300(ALL)01/95]
At least twice a year:
(i.e., every Spring and Fall)
*
[BK26400(ALL)06/95]
q
Check power steering fluid level.
*
[BK26500(ALL)05/93]
q
Check radiator, heater and air conditioning
hoses for leaks or damage.
*
[BK26600(ALL)06/95]
q
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug
nuts.
File:18vxbkn.ex
Update:Thu May 30 10:03:02 1996