2014 LINCOLN MKZ transmission oil

At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display*
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft
and U-joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings (All-wheel drive vehicles).
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, loose-
ness or drag.
* Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service
intervals.
** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See
Engine Oil Check (page 271).
Other maintenance items 1
Replace cabin air filter.
Every 20000 miles
(32000 km)
Replace engine air filter.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)
Change engine coolant.
2At 100000 miles
(160000 km)Replace spark plugs.
Every 100000 miles
(160000 km) Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
3
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km)
Replace accessory drive belt(s).
4
1
Perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of
the last engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for
the interval.
2 Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers), then
every three years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).
3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
4 If not replaced within the last 100000 miles (160000 kilometers).
442
Scheduled Maintenance

SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily
in any of the following conditions, you
need to perform extra maintenance
as indicated. If you operate your
vehicle occasionally under any of
these conditions, it is not necessary
to perform the extra maintenance. For
specific recommendations, see your
dealership service advisor or
technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or
within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers)
of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
message appearing in the information
display.
•
Example 1: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message comes on at
28751 miles (46270 kilometers).
Perform the 30000-mile (48000
kilometer) automatic transmission
fluid replacement.
• Example 2: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message has not
come on, but the odometer reads
30000 miles (48000 kilometers)
(for example, the Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor was reset at
25000 miles [40000 kilometers]).
Perform the engine air filter
replacement.
Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by inform-
ation display and perform services listed in the
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)
Change automatic transmission fluid.
443
Scheduled Maintenance

Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercialuse (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by inform-
ation display and perform services listed in the
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)
Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth.
Change engine oil and filter.
*Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six monthsPerform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)
*Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See
Engine Oil Check (page 271).
Exclusive use of E85 (flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with
regular unleaded fuel.
Every oil change
444
Scheduled Maintenance