2000 LINCOLN LS maintenance schedule

Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Rear axle
3Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantAll 1.4L
(2.9-3.0 pints)
Fuel tank N/A All 68.2L
(18.0 gallons)
Transmission
fluid
4Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FAutomatic
(5R55N)11.2L
(11.9 quarts)5
Motorcraft
MERCONtAT FManual 1.1L
(2.3 pints)6
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll Fill to line on
reservoir
1Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. Refer to
Lubricant Specificationsin this chapter. DOT 3 fluid is recommended.
However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be used.
2Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE Ford
Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine
coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
3Your vehicle's rear axle is filled with a synthetic rear axle lubricant and
is considered lubricated for life. These lubricants do not need to be
checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the
axle assembly has been submerged in water. The axle lubricant should
be changed any time the rear axle has been submerged in water. Fill 6
mm to 14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below bottom of fill hole.
4Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCONtand
MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT MIX MERCONtand
MERCONtV. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide to determine
the correct service interval.
5Approximate dry capacity, includes cooler and tubes. Fluid level should
be checked by a qualified service technician.
6Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.
Capacities and specifications
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Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Automatic
transmission
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtV
AT F
3
XT-5-QM MERCONtV
Manual
transmission
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT F
3
XT-2-QDX MERCONt
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateC9AZ-19550-AC ESR-M17P5-A
1Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. DOT 3 fluid
is recommended. However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be
used.
2Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that does not
require changing unless the axle has been submerged in water.
3Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCONtand
MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT MIX MERCONtand
MERCONtV. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide to determine
the correct service interval.
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Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded premium fuel only - 91 octane
Fuel tank capacity 68.2L (18.0 gallons)
Engine oil capacity-3.0L
V6 engine (includes filter
change)6.4L (6.7 quarts). Use Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 or 10W-30 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G.
Engine oil capacity-3.9L
V8 engine (includes filter
change)5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 or 10W-30 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G.
Tire size and pressure Refer to label on right rear passenger door
jamb.
Hood release Pull handle under the instrument panel.
Coolant capacity-3.0L V6
engine
110.6L (11.2 quarts)
Coolant capacity-3.9L V8
engine
111.3L (11.9 quarts)
Power steering fluid
capacityFill to MAX line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Engine cooling fan fluid
capacityFill to MAX line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Manual transmission fluid
capacity
2, 31.1L (1.2 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F.
Automatic transmission
fluid capacity (5R55N)
2, 411.2L (11.9 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.
1Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE Ford
Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine
coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCONtand
MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCONtand
MERCONtV. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide to determine the
correct service interval.
3Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.
4Approximate dry capacity, includes cooler and tubes. Fluid level indicator
should be used to determine actual fluid requirements and fluid specification.
Check the fluid level at normal operating temperature. DO NOT OVERFILL. If
it is necessary to add or change fluid, use only the fluid which has been
certified by the supplier as meeting the Ford specification listed.
Filling station information
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