1997 Mercury Villager towing

5
What Maintenance
Schedule Do You Follow?
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[BK02720(ALL)02/95]
Normal
Schedule
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[BK02730(ALL)01/95]
Follow the Normal Schedule for most normal
everyday driving conditions.
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[BK02740(ALL)01/95]
Severe Duty
Schedule
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[BK02750(ALL)01/95]
Follow the Severe Duty Schedule if your driving
habitsFREQUENTLYinclude one or more of the
following conditions:
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[BK02760(ALL)04/96]
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Operating in severe dust conditions.
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[BK02770(ALL)05/96]
q
Extensive idling, such as police, taxi or
door-to-door delivery service.
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[BK02780(ALL)01/95]
q
Towing a trailer.
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[BK02785(ALL)05/96]
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Short trips oflessthan 10 miles (16 km)
when outside temperatures remain below 0ÊF
(-18ÊC).
File:18vxbkn.ex
Update:Thu May 30 10:03:02 1996

Severe Duty Schedule 27
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[BK23600(ALL)01/95]
120,000 MILES (200,000 Kilometers)
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[BK23700(ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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[BK23800(ALL)05/96]
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Replace spark plugs.
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[BK23900(ALL)03/96]
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Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
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[BK24000(ALL)01/95]
q
Replace air cleaner filter.
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[BK24095(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.
[BK24097(ALL)07/95]
q
Inspect automatic transaxle fluid. (2)
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[BK24300(ALL)05/93]
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Inspect exhaust heat shields.
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[BK24500(ALL)07/95]
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Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
[BK24600(ALL)09/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A*
[BK24900(ALL)01/95]
(1) If your driving habits include continuous stop-and-go
driving or driving in hilly areas, more frequent intervals
may be required.
[BK25000(ALL)06/95]
(2) Change (not just inspect) automatic transaxle fluid every
30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months if your driving
habits frequently include one or more of the following
conditions:
Operation during hot weather (above90ÊF, 32ÊC),carrying
heavy loads and in hilly areas.
Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier.
Police, taxi or door-to-door delivery service.
File:18vxbkn.ex
Update:Thu May 30 10:03:02 1996