1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII coolant reservoir

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
4.6L DOHC ENGINE
1. Air filter assembly
2. Transmission fluid dipstick
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Engine coolant reservoir
5. Battery
6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Engine oil dipstick
9. Engine oil fill cap
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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 fail.
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Checking and adding washer fluid
Check the washer fluid whenever
you stop for fuel. The reservoir is on
the right side of the engine
compartment and is highlighted with
a
symbol.
If the level is low, add enough fluid
to fill the reservoir. In very cold
weather, do not fill the reservoir all
the way.
Do not put engine coolant in the container for the windshield
washer fluid.
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ENGINE COOLANT
Check the level of the coolant in the
reservoir at least once a month. Be
sure to read and understand
Precautions when servicing your
vehiclein this chapter.
If the engine coolant has not been checked for a long period of time, the
engine coolant reservoir may eventually empty. If this occurs, add engine
coolant to the coolant reservoir. For more information on engine coolant
maintenance, refer toAdding engine coolantin this chapter.
Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use engine coolant,
antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified function and
vehicle location.
Adding engine coolant
Do not put engine coolant in the container for the windshield
washer fluid.
If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could make it difficult to see
through the windshield.
When the engine is cool, add a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and
water to the engine coolant recovery reservoir-DO NOT ADD DIRECTLY
TO THE RADIATOR. Add straight water only in an emergency, but you
should replace it with a 50/50 mixture of coolant and distilled water as
soon as possible.
Check the coolant level in the coolant recovery reservoir the next few
times you drive the vehicle. If necessary, add enough of a 50/50 mixture
of coolant and water to bring the liquid level to the fill line on the
reservoir.
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Severe winter climate
If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than ±36ÉC [±34ÉF]), it may
be necessary to increase the coolant concentration above 50%. Refer to
the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration in
your vehicle is such that the coolant will not freeze at the temperature
level in which you drive during winter months. Never increase the engine
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 fluid at
least twice a year. If adding fluid is
necessary, use only MERCONtAT F
power steering fluid.
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge will be near the
center of the NORMAL band).
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the
reservoir. It should be between the
MIN and MAX lines. Do not add
fluid if the level is in this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Be
sure to put the cap back on the reservoir.
DONOTOVERFILLPOWERSTEERINGFLUID
MAX
MIN
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)Motorcraft 5W30 Super
Premium Motor Oil 5.7L (6.0 quarts)
Brake fluid Ford High Performance DOT
3 Brake FluidFill to line in
reservoir
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft MERCONtATF Fill to line in
reservoir
Transmission fluid Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF 12.0L (12.8 quarts)
Engine coolant Ford Premium Cooling
System Fluid15.1L (16.0 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A 68.1L (18.0
gallons)
Rear axle fluid
1Motorcraft SAE 80W90 Rear
Axle Lubricant1.4-1.5L (2.9-3.1
pints)
Windshield washer
fluidUltra-Clear Windshield
ConcentrateFill to line in
reservoir
1Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle 6 mm
(1/4 inch) below the bottom of the filler hole.
Rear axles are considered lubricated for life when the vehicle is used for
normal service. See your ªService Guideº for Severe Duty requirements.
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part name Ford part
numberFord
specification
Brake master
cylinderHigh Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake FluidC6AZ-
19542-ABESA-M6C25-A,
DOT 3
Door
weatherstripsSilicone Lubricant C0AZ-19553-
AA and
D7AZ-
19553-AAESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolant Ford Premium
Cooling System
FluidE2FZ-
19549-AAESE-M97B44-A
Engine oil Motorcraft 5W-30
Super Premium
Motor OilXO-5W30-
QSPWSS-M2C153-G
with API
Certification
Mark
Hinges, latches
and striker
platesMulti-Purpose
GreaseDOAZ-
19584-AAESR-M1C159-A
and
ESB-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders Penetrating
LubricantE8AZ-
19A501-BN/A
Power steering
reservoirMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Automatic
transmission
(4R70W)Motorcraft
MERCONtVATFXT-5-QM
MERCONtV
Windshield
washer fluid
reservoirUltra-Clear
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateC9AZ-19550-
AC or BCESR-M17P5-A
Rear axle Motorcraft Premium
Rear Axle LubricantXY-80W90-QL WSL-M2C197-A
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Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only -
91 octane (R+M/2)
Fuel tank capacity 68.1L (18.0 gallons)
Engine oil capacity (with filter
change)5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil,
Ford Specification WSS-M2C153-G
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity12.0L (12.8 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtVATF
(part# XT-5-QM), Ford
Specification WSS-M2C202-B
Tire pressure and size 30 psi (measured cold). Refer to
the label located on the front face
of the passenger's door jamb
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel
Coolant capacity 15.1L (16.0 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line in reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F
Ensure correct automatic transmission fluid is used for a specific
application. Check the container to verify the fluid is MERCONtand/or
MERCON Vtapproved. Some fluids have been approved as meeting both
MERCONtand MERCONtV requirements and will be labeled as such.
Fluids labeled as meeting only MERCONtor only MERCONtV
requirements must not be used interchangeably. DO NOT mix MERCONt
and MERCONtV. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the
dipstick or on the dipstick handle. Refer to your ªService Guideº to
determine the correct service interval.
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