1998 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Owners Manual

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual ²If the oil level isbetween the MIN and MAX marks, the oil level is
acceptable.DO NOT ADD OIL.
²If the oil level is below the MIN
mark, add enough oil to raise the
level within the MIN-MAX range.
²

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual Use SAE 5W-30 motor oil certified for gasoline engines by the American
Petroleum Institute.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, oil treatments or engine
treatments. They are unnecessary and

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual Brake fluid is toxic.
If you use a brake fluid that is not DOT 3, you will cause
permanent damage to your brakes.
Do not let the reservoir for the master cylinder run dry. This
may cause the brakes to

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual If the engine coolant has not been checked for a long period of time, the
engine coolant reservoir may eventually empty. If this occurs, a LOW
ENGINE COOLANT warning illuminate in the message center a

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual 2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly
turn cap counterclockwise.
3. Step back while the pressure releases.
4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released,

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual coolant concentration above 60%. Leave a 50/50 mixture of engine
coolant and water in your vehicle year-round in non-extreme climates.
CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual Before adding any fluid,make sure the correct type is used. The
type of fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and/or dipstick
handle and also in theLubricant specificationssection in the
Ca

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998  Owners Manual 8. If an overfill occurs, excess fluid should be removed by a qualified
technician.An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause
shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage.
If the