2006 Mercury Milan spark plugs replace

•3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine
3. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing.
4. Wipe the air filter housing and cover clean to remove any dirt or
debris and to ensure good sealing.
5. Install a new air filter element. Be careful not to crimp the filter
element edges between the air filter housing and cover. This could cause
filter damage and allow unfiltered air to enter the engine if not properly
seated.
6. Replace the air filter housing cover and secure the clamps.
Note:Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe
engine damage. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to
the engine if the correct air filter element is not used.
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 2.3L I4 engine 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine
Air filter element FA-1683 FA-1771
Battery BXT-40R BXT-40R
Oil filter FL-2017-B
1FL-820-S
PCV valve2
Spark Plugs3
1
When changing oil filter you must also replace the filter cap O-ring. The
oil filter drain plug O-ring must also be replaced whenever the oil filter
drain plug is removed. Reuse of the O-rings may cause engine oil leakage
and may result in severe engine damage. The customer warranty may be
void for any damage to the engine if the O-rings are not replaced.
2The PCV valve is a critical emission component. It is one of the items
listed inscheduled maintenance informationand is essential to the
life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system.
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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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panic alarm ...............................76
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................78
replacing the batteries .............77
Roadside assistance ..................170
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........102
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ......................94, 98–102
Safety defects, reporting ..........197
Safety restraints ............94, 98–102
BeltMinder
............................103
extension assembly ................102
for adults ...........................99–101
for children .....................123–124
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................96
safety belt maintenance .........102
warning light and chime ........103
Safety seats for children ..........127
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................246
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............94
Seats ............................................89
child safety seats ....................127
front seats ...........................89–90
heated ........................................30
memory seat .............................77
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................83
Servicing your vehicle ..............205
Setting the clock
AM/FM/CD .................................16
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................21Spark plugs, specifications ......240,
244–245
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................243–244
Speed control ..............................55
Starting your vehicle .......156–157,
159
jump starting ..........................185
Steering
speed sensitive .......................163
Steering wheel
controls ......................................58
tilting .........................................50
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................50
Tires ...........................135–136, 179
alignment ................................142
care ..........................................139
changing ..........................179, 181
checking the pressure ............139
inflating ...................................137
label .........................................148
replacing ..................................141
rotating ....................................142
safety practices .......................141
sidewall information ...............143
snow tires and chains ............148
spare tire .................................179
terminology .............................136
tire grades ...............................136
treadwear ........................135, 140
Towing .......................................154
recreational towing .................154
trailer towing ..........................154
wrecker ....................................190
Traction control ........................161
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