2005 Mercury Mountaineer oil capacities

Maintenance and Specifications 253
Engine compartment 255
Engine oil 258
Battery 263
Engine Coolant 265
Fuel information 271
Air filter(s) 285
Part numbers 286
Refill capacities 287
Lubricant specifications 290
Accessories 296
Index 298
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2005 Mountaineer(mnt)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)

2For spark plug replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer toscheduled maintenance informationfor the
appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs.
Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be
void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not
used.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to the MAX
line on reservoir
Engine oil
(including filter
change)
5
Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)4.0L 5.0 quarts
(4.7L)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)4.6L 6.0 quarts
(5.7L)
Fuel tank N/A All 22.5 gallons
(85.2L)
2005 Mountaineer(mnt)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
287

wheels ......................................248
wiper blades ............................250
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............39
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .................23, 27, 32
AM/FM/CD .................................18
Compass, electronic ..............73–74
calibration .................................75
set zone adjustment ...........74, 77
Console ........................................57
overhead ..............................58–59
rear ............................................58
Controls
power seat ...............................107
steering column ........................66
Coolant
checking and adding ..............265
refill capacities ................269, 287
specifications ..................290, 292
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................64
Customer Assistance ................219
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................252
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................244
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............245
Getting roadside assistance ...219
Getting the service
you need .................................238
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................245
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................240
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............243D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................44
Defrost
rear window ..............................43
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................284
engine oil .................................258
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........290
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................286
Driving under special
conditions ..................209, 213, 216
sand .........................................214
snow and ice ...........................217
through water .................215, 218
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ...........................39
DVD system .................................35
E
Electronic message center .........75
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................231
Emergency Flashers .................220
Emission control system ..........280
Engine ........................................292
cleaning ...................................248
coolant .....................................265
fail-safe cooling .......................270
idle speed control ...................263
lubrication
specifications ..................290, 292
refill capacities ........................287
Index
299

service points ..................255–256
starting after a collision .........220
Engine block heater .................198
Engine oil ..................................258
checking and adding ..............258
dipstick ....................................258
filter, specifications ........261, 286
recommendations ...................261
refill capacities ........................287
specifications ..................290, 292
Exhaust fumes ..........................198
F
Fail safe cooling ........................270
Floor mats ...................................88
Fluid capacities .........................287
Foglamps .....................................44
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................211
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................204
Fuel ............................................271
calculating fuel
economy ............................78, 277
cap ...........................................276
capacity ...................................287
choosing the right fuel ...........273
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................280
detergent in fuel .....................275
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................271, 276–277
filter, specifications ........276, 286
fuel pump shut-off switch .....220
improving fuel economy ........277
octane rating ...................274, 292
quality ......................................274
running out of fuel .................275safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................271
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................273–274
Fuses ..................................221, 223
G
Garage door opener ....................59
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless
control system) ...........................69
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............276
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................277
Gauges .........................................14
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating)
calculating ...............................189
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating)
calculating ...............................189
H
Hazard flashers .........................220
Head restraints .........................105
Headlamps
aiming ........................................46
bulb specifications ....................48
daytime running lights .............44
flash to pass ..............................45
high beam .................................45
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................37, 39
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................69
Hood ..........................................254
Index
300