2021 LINCOLN NAUTILUS maintenance schedule

When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
Vehicle Use and Example
Interval
Normal
7,500–10,000 mi (12,000–16,000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5,000–7,500 mi (8,000–12,000 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3,000–5,000 mi (5,000–8,000 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
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Normal Maintenance Intervals
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Change the engine oil and filter. 2
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for \
requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and the parking brake.
Inspect the engine coolant level/strength and the hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and the heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints - all wheel drive only.
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.
2 Reset the oil change reminder after engine oil and filter changes.
See Resetting the Engine Oil Change Reminder (page 339).
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Other Maintenance Items
1
Replace the cabin air filter.
Every 20,000 mi
(32,000 km)
Replace the engine air filter.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Replace the spark plugs.
Every
100,000 mi
(160,000 km) Inspect the accessory drive belt or belts. 2
Change the automatic transmission fluid.
Every
150,000 mi
(240,000 km) Replace the accessory drive belt or belts. 3
Change the engine coolant. 4
At
200,000 mi
(320,000 km)
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance
for the interval.
2 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced\
.
3 If not replaced within the last
100,000 mi (160,000 km).
4 Initial replacement at 10 years or
200,000 mi (320,000 km), then every five years or 100,000 mi (160,000 km).
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Brake Fluid Maintenance
1
Change the brake fluid. 2
Every 3 Years
1 Perform this maintenance item every 3 years. Do not exceed the designated time for the interval.
2 Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorize\
d dealer.
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.
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Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and\
perform services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect rear axle and U-joints (AWD only).
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect half-shaft boots.
See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy co\
mmercial use
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information 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 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) Extended Hot and Cold climate operation
Change engine oil and filter. *
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
* Hot Climates only
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Operating in off-road (unpaved, sandy, dusty) and Mountainous conditions
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 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Change engine oil and filter. *
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or 6 months
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter chang\
es.
See Resetting the Engine Oil Change Reminder (page 339).
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
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Axle and PTU maintenance: The Power
Transfer Unit (PTU) and rear axle (AWD only)
in your vehicle does not require any normal
scheduled maintenance. The PTU lubricant
may be more likely to require a fluid change
if the vehicle has extended periods of
extreme or severe duty cycle driving.
Changing or checking the PTU lubricant is
not necessary unless the unit has been
submerged in water, shows sign of leakage.
Contact your authorized dealer for service.
California fuel filter replacement
: If you
register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. We however, urge you to have all
recommended maintenance services
performed at the specified intervals and to
record all vehicle service. Engine air filter and cabin air filter
replacement
: The life of the engine air filter
and cabin air filter is dependent on exposure
to dusty and dirty conditions. Vehicles
operated in these conditions require frequent
inspection and replacement of the engine
air filter and cabin air filter.
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