2017 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL oil

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Rinse thoroughly with a strong stream of
water when you have completed the
cleaning process.
• To remove tar and grease, use Motorcraft
Bug and Tar Remover.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30
days or more, read the following
maintenance recommendations to make sure
your vehicle stays in good operating
condition.
We engineer and test all motor vehicles and
their components for reliable, regular driving.
Under various conditions, long-term storage
may lead to degraded engine performance
or failure unless you use specific precautions
to preserve engine components. General
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Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated
place.
• Protect from sunlight, if possible.
• If vehicles are stored outside, they
require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and damage.
Body
• Wash your vehicle thoroughly to remove
dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from exterior
surfaces, rear-wheel housing and the
underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle if it is
stored in exposed locations.
• Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary when
you wash your vehicle.
• Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with a
light grade oil. •
Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil contains
contaminates which may cause engine
damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift through
all the gears while the engine is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the fuel
pump nozzle.
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Cooling system
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Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling system
leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery, we
recommend that you disconnect the
battery cables to maintain battery charge
for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure. Miscellaneous
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Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and
pins under your vehicle are covered with
grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m) every
15 days to lubricate working parts and
prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt or
grease film build-up on window surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected during
storage such as mice or squirrel nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected during
storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire inflation
per the Tire Label. •
Check brake pedal operation. Drive your
vehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back and forth to
remove rust build-up.
• Check fluid levels (including coolant, oil
and gas) to make sure there are no leaks,
and fluids are at recommended levels.
• If you remove the battery, clean the
battery cable ends and check for
damage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you have any
concerns or issues.
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 2.7L ECOBOOST™
Specification
Measurement
164
Cubic inches
1-4-2-5-3-6
Firing order
Coil in plug
Ignition system
10.0:1
Compression ratio
0.028–0.031 in (0.7–0.8 mm)
Spark plug gap
Drivebelt Routing 368
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 3.0L ECOBOOST™
Specification
Measurment
180
Cubic inches
1-4-2-5-3-6
Firing order
Coil in plug
Ignition system
9.5:1
Compression ratio
0.028–0.031 in (0.7–0.8 mm)
Spark plug gap
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 3.7L
3.7L V6
Engine
227
Cubic inches
1-4-2-5-3-6
Firing order
Coil on plug
Ignition system
0.049 - 0.053 in (1.25 - 1.35 mm)
Spark plug gap
10.5:1
Compression ratio
Drivebelt Routing
3.7L Engine 371
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MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 2.7L ECOBOOST™
Motorcraft Part number
Component
FA-1912
Air filter element.
FL-2062
Oil filter.
BXT-94RH7-730
Battery.
SP-542
Spark plugs.
FP-71
Cabin air filter (particulate).
FP-80
Cabin air filter (combi).
WW-2431 (driver side)
Windshield wiper blade.
WW-2050 (passenger side)
We recommend Motorcraft® replacement
parts available at your Ford dealer or at
fordparts.com for scheduled maintenance.
These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor
Company’ s specifications and are
engineered for your vehicle. Use of other
parts may impact vehicle performance,
emissions and durability. Your warranty may
be void for any damage related to use of
other parts. If a Motorcraft® oil filter is not available, use
an oil filter that meets industry performance
specification SAE/USCAR-36.
For spark plug replacement, contact an
authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs
at the appropriate intervals. See Scheduled
Maintenance Record (page 521).
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MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 3.0L ECOBOOST™
Motorcraft Part number
Component
FA-1912
Air filter element.
FL-2062
Oil filter.
BXT-94RH7-730
Battery.
SP-542
Spark plugs.
FG-1083
Fuel Filter.
FP-71
Cabin air filter (particulate).
FP-80
Cabin air filter (combi).
WW-2431 (driver side)
Windshield wiper blade.
WW-2050 (passenger side)
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We recommend Motorcraft® replacement
parts available at your Ford dealer or at
fordparts.com for scheduled maintenance.
These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor
Company’
s specifications and are
engineered for your vehicle. Use of other
parts may impact vehicle performance, emissions and durability. Your warranty may
be void for any damage related to use of
other parts.
If a Motorcraft® oil filter is not available, use
an oil filter that meets industry performance
specification SAE/USCAR-36.
For spark plug replacement, contact an
authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs
at the appropriate intervals. See Scheduled
Maintenance Record (page 521).
MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 3.7L Motorcraft Part number
Component
FA-1912
Air filter element.
FL-500-S
Oil filter.
BXT-48H6-610
Battery (non-Livery).
BXT-94RH7-730
Battery (Livery).
SP-520
Spark plugs.
FP-71
Cabin air filter (particulate).
FP-80
Cabin air filter (combi).
WW-2431 (driver side)
Windshield wiper blade.
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