2006 Mercury Grand Marquis engine oil

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
Fluid
1
PM-1 or PM-1-C ESA-M6C25-A or
WSS-M6C62-A
Door
weatherstripsSilicone Spray
LubricantXL-6 ESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolant Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7–A (except
CA, OR and
NM), VC-7-B
(CA, OR and
NM)WSS-
M97B51–A1
Engine oil Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)XO-5W20-QSP
(US)
CXO-5W20–
LSP12 (Canada)WSS-M2C930-A
with API
Certification
Mark
Hinges, latches,
striker plates,
fuel filler door
hinge and seat
tracksMulti-Purpose
GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 ESB-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders Motorcraft
Penetrating and
Lock LubricantXL-1 none
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCON
Multi-Purpose
AT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
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Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Automatic
transmission
(4R75E)Motorcraft
MERCONV
AT F
3
XT-5-QM
MERCONV
Rear Axle
LubricantMotorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle Lubricant
2
XY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premuim
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A WSB-M8B16–A2
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.
2Add 4 oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL–3 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of
Traction-Lok rear axles.
3Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONand MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONand MERCONV. Refer to yourscheduled maintenance
informationto determine the correct service interval.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.6L V8 engine 4.6L FFV V8 engine
Cubic inches 281 281
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane or Ethanol
(E 85)
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Spark plug gap 0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42 mm)0.041–0.047 inch
(1.04–1.20 mm)
Compression ratio 9.4:1 9.4:1
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wiper blades ............................217
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............37
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................33
AM/FM .......................................18
AM/FM/Cassette ........................19
AM/FM/CD .................................23
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................28
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................55
Console ........................................53
overhead ..............................53, 55
Controls
power seat ...............................101
steering column ........................69
Coolant
checking and adding ..............230
refill capacities ................234, 252
specifications ..................254–255
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................66
Cupholder(s) .............................104
Customer Assistance ................184
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................211
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................212
Getting roadside assistance ...184
Getting the service you
need .........................................207
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................212
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................210D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................41
Defrost
rear window ..............................39
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................248
engine oil .................................225
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........254
Driving under special
conditions ..................................183
through water .........................183
E
Electronic message center .........74
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................201
Emission control system ..........245
Engine ................................255–256
cleaning ...................................216
coolant .....................................230
fail-safe cooling .......................235
idle speed control ...................228
lubrication
specifications ..................254–255
refill capacities ........................252
service points ..........................223
starting after a collision .........186
Engine block heater .................171
Engine oil ..................................225
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................225
checking and adding ..............225
dipstick ....................................225
filter, specifications ........227, 251
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Jump-starting your vehicle ......201
K
Keyless entry system .................91
autolock .....................................90
keypad .......................................91
programming entry code .........91
Keys .......................................83, 96
positions of the ignition .........168
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................40
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................46
daytime running light ...............41
fog lamps ...................................42
headlamps .................................40
headlamps, flash to pass ..........41
instrument panel, dimming .....42
interior lamps .....................44–47
replacing bulbs .........................47
Lane change indicator (see
Turn signal) .................................44
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........173
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................178
Load limits .................................157
Locks
autolock .....................................90
childproof ..................................84
doors ..........................................83
Lubricant specifications ...254–255
Lug nuts ....................................200
Lumbar support, seats .............103
M
Message center .....................74–75english/metric button ...............78
system check button ................77
warning messages .....................79
Mirrors .........................................65
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................64
fold away ...................................65
heated ........................................65
side view mirrors (power) .......65
Moon roof ....................................70
Motorcraft parts ........219, 236, 251
O
Octane rating ............................240
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................225
P
Parking brake ............................174
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....251
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................106
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................66
Power adjustable foot pedals .....66
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................191
Power door locks ..................83, 90
Power mirrors .............................65
Power point .................................63
Power steering ..................176–177
fluid, checking and adding ....247
fluid, refill capacity ................252
fluid, specifications .................254
Power Windows ...........................63
R
Radio ....................17, 19, 21, 25, 30
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