2006 Mercury Milan oil

For PCV valve replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate intervals for
changing the PCV valve.
Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and design
specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or equivalent
replacement part. The customer warranty may be void for any
damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not used.
3For spark plug replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to
scheduled 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 (and
clutch fluid, if
equipped)Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill between Min
and Max on
reservoir
Engine oil
(including filter
change)
1
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)2.3L I4 engine 4.5 quarts
(4.25L)
3.0L V6 Duratec
engine6.0 quarts
(5.7L)
Fuel tank N/A All 17.5 gallons
(66.2L)
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCON
AT FAll Between MIN
and MAX on
reservoir
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Engine coolant
2Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)2.3L I4 engine
with automatic
or manual
transaxle8.56 quarts
(8.1L)
3.0L V6 Duratec
engine with
automatic
transaxle9.72 quarts
(9.2L)
Transmission
fluidMotorcraft SAE
75W-90 gear oil
(non-synthetic)Manual transaxle 3.0 quarts
(2.87L)
3
Motorcraft FNR5
Automatic
Transmission
Fluid5–speed
automatic
transaxle7 quarts (6.7L)4
Premium
Automatic
Transmission
Fluid6–speed
automatic
transaxle7.4 quarts
(7.0L)4
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll 4.75 quarts
(4.5L)
1Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine
oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification
WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.
2Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
3Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.
4Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount
of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on
the dipstick’s normal operating range.
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Brake/clutch
fluidMotorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 or PM-1-C ESA-M6C25-A
or
WSS-M6C62-A
Door
weatherstripsSilicone Spray
LubricantXL-6 ESR-M13P4-A
Door latch, hood
latch, auxiliary
hood latch, door
hinges, striker
plates, seat
tracks and fuel
filler door hingeMulti-Purpose
GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 ESB-M1C93–B
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
Cooling system
stop leak pelletsMotorcraft
Cooling System
Stop Leak
PelletsVC-6 WSS-M99B37-B6
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
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Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Lock cylinders Motorcraft
Penetrating and
Lock LubricantXL-1 none
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCON
AT FXT-2-QDX MERCON

Manual transaxle
fluidMotorcraft
75W-90 gear oil
(non-synthetic)F32Z-19C547-MA WSS-M2C203-A1
Automatic
transaxle fluid
5-SpeedMotorcraft FNR5
Automatic
Transmission
FluidXT-9-QMM5 MAZDA V (S)
Automatic
transaxle fluid
6-SpeedMotorcraft
Premium
Automatic
Transmission
FluidXT-8-QAW WSS-M2C924-A
Windshield
washer fluidPremium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A WSB-M8B16–A2
ENGINE DATA
Engine 2.3L I4 engine 3.0L DOHC V6
Duratec engine
Cubic inches 140 182
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-4-2 1-4-2-5-3-6
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Spark plug gap 0.049–0.053 inch
(1.25–1.35 mm)0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42 mm)
Compression ratio 9.7:1 10.0:1
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wheels ......................................199
wiper blades ............................201
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......28, 30
Clock ............................................51
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................21
AM/FM/CD .................................16
Clutch
fluid ..........................................234
operation while driving ..........168
recommended shift speeds ....168
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................63
Console ........................................51
overhead ..............................50–51
Controls
power seat .................................91
steering column ........................58
Coolant
checking and adding ..............217
refill capacities ................221, 241
specifications ..................243–244
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................55
Cupholder(s) ...............................94
Customer Assistance ................170
Ford Extended Service Plan...195
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................196
Getting roadside assistance ...170
Getting the service you need..191
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................196
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................194D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................35
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..................................234, 236
engine oil .................................210
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........243
Driving under special
conditions ..................................167
through water .........................169
E
Electronic message center .........61
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................185
Emission control system ..........230
Engine ................................244–245
cleaning ...................................199
coolant .....................................217
fail-safe cooling .......................222
idle speed control ...................215
lubrication specifications.243–244
refill capacities ........................241
service points ..................207–208
starting after a collision .........172
Engine block heater .................159
Engine oil ..................................210
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................210
checking and adding ..............210
dipstick ....................................210
filter, specifications ........214, 240
recommendations ...................214
refill capacities ........................241
specifications ..................243–244
Exhaust fumes ..........................159
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L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................34
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................39
daytime running light ...............35
fog lamps ...................................35
headlamps .................................34
headlamps, flash to pass ..........36
instrument panel, dimming .....36
interior lamps ...........................38
replacing bulbs .........................39
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................38
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........160
Load limits .................................149
Locks
autolock .....................................81
childproof ..................................73
doors ..........................................71
Lubricant specifications ...243–244
Lug nuts ....................................184
Lumbar support, seats ...............90
M
Manual transaxle
fluid capacities ........................241
fluid, checking and adding ....238
lubricant specifications ..........244
Manual transmission .................168
reverse .....................................168
Message center ...........................61
english/metric button ...............66
system check button ................65
warning messages .....................66
Mirrors .........................................54automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................54
heated ........................................55
programmable memory ............77
side view mirrors (power) .......54
Moon roof ....................................59
Motorcraft parts ........203, 223, 240
O
Octane rating ............................226
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................210
P
Parking brake ............................161
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....240
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................96
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................176
Power door locks ........................71
Power mirrors .............................54
Power point .................................52
Power steering ..................162–163
fluid, checking and adding ....233
fluid, refill capacity ................241
fluid, specifications .........243–244
Power Windows ...........................53
R
Radio ......................................16, 20
Relays ........................................173
Remote entry system ...........74, 76
illuminated entry ................79–80
locking/unlocking doors ...........76
opening the trunk .....................77
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