1998 Mercury Grand Marquis washer fluid

ENGINE COOLANT
Check the level of the engine
coolant in the reservoir at least once
a month. Be sure to read and
understandPrecautions when
servicing your vehiclein this
chapter.
If the engine coolant has not been checked at the above recommended
interval, the engine coolant reservoir may become empty. If this occurs,
add engine coolant to the 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.
Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is
running or hot.
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line. Observe the application instructions on the products.
Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect remains, tar
spots, road salt and industrial fallout immediately.
Cleaning the wheels
Wash with the same detergent as the body of your vehicle. Do not use
acid-based or alcohol-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuel or strong
detergents. Never use abrasives that will damage the finish of special
wheel surfaces. Use a tar remover to remove grease and tar.
Cleaning the engine
Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt
buildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing:
²Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. The high
pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage.
²Do not spray with cold water to avoid cracking the engine block or
other engine components.
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
Engine oil (includes
filter change)Motorcraft 5W30 Super
Premium Motor Oil4.7L (5.0 quarts)
Brake fluid High Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidFill to line on
reservoir
Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCONt
AT FFill to line on
reservoir
Transmission fluid Motorcraft MERCONtV
AT F13.1L (13.9 quarts)
Engine coolant
213.3L (14.1 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A 71.9L (19.0 gallons)
Rear axle fluid
1Motorcraft SAE 80W90
Rear Axle Lubricant1.8-1.9L (3.75-4.0
pints)
Windshield washer
fluidUltra-Clear Windshield
Washer ConcentrateFill to line on
reservoir
1Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of additive friction modifier C8AZ-19B546±A, Ford
specification EST-M2C118±A for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles.
Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle 6 mm to
14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 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.
2If your engine coolant is green, use Ford Premium Cooling System
Fluid; if your coolant is orange, use Ford Extended Life Coolant. Refer to
Lubricant Specificationsfor part numbers and specification numbers.
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part name Ford part
numberFord
specification
Brake fluid High Performance
DOT 3 Motor Vehicle
Brake FluidC6AZ-
19542-ABESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Door
weatherstripsSilicone Lubricant
C0AZ-19553-
AA and D7AZ-
19553-AAESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolant
222
Engine oil Motorcraft 5W-30
Super Premium
Motor OilXO-5W30-
QSPWSS-M2C153-
G with API
Certification
Mark
Hinges, latches,
striker plates,
fuel filler door
hinge and seat
tracksMulti-Purpose
GreaseDOAZ-19584-
AA or F5AZ-
19G209-AAESB-M1C93-B
or ESR-
M1C159-A
Lock cylinders Penetrating
LubricantE8AZ-
19501-Bnone
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Automatic trans-
mission (4R70W)Motorcraft
MERCONtVATFXT-5-QM
MERCONtV
Rear axle
1Motorcraft Premium
Rear Axle LubricantXY-80W90-QL WSL-
M2C197-A
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-Clear
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateC9AZ-
19550-ABESR-M17P5-A
1Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of additive friction modifier C8AZ-19B546±A, Ford
specification EST-M2C118±A for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles.
2If your coolant is green, use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid, part number
E2FZ-19659±AA, specification number ESE-M97B44±A; if your coolant is orange,
use Ford Extended Life Coolant, part number F6AZ-19544±AA, specification
number WSS-M97B44±B or DEX-COOL equivalent.
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head restraints ..........................57
lumbar support .........................60
Servicing your vehicle ..............107
precautions when servicing ...107
Speed control ..............................36
canceling a set speed ...............38
indicator light ...........................39
resuming a set speed ...............39
tap up/tap down ..................37,38
turning off .................................36
Speed sensitive steering ............86
Speedometer ...............................13
Starting your vehicle .............77,80
starting your vehicle if the
battery is disabled ....103,104,105
Steering, power ...........................85
Tilt steering wheel ......................35
Tires ....................................123,125
changing ..................................102
checking the pressure ............125
replacing ..................................126
rotating ....................................125
snow tires and chains ............126
treadwear ................................124
Traction control
active light ................................11
Trailer towing
tips .............................................92
Transmission .............................119
automatic operation .......87,88,89fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................119
Trip odometer .............................15
Trunk
using the remote entry
system to open .........................51
Turn signal
lever ...........................................34
Universal transmitter ..................39
erasing channels .......................42
operating ...................................41
programming .............................40
Vehicle dimensions ...................145
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ...........................147
Vehicle loading ............................89
Ventilating your vehicle .............81
Warning chimes ........................6,22
Wheels
anti-theft lug nuts ..................101
Windows
power windows, operating .......46
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....113
checking and
replacing wiper blades ...........122
operation ...................................34
Wrecker towing .........................106
Index
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