Filing station information, Filling station information – Lincoln 1999 Continental User Manual

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Recommended fuel

Unleaded fuel only - 91 octane

Fuel tank capacity

75.7L (20.0 gallons)

Engine oil capacity (includes filter
change)

5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil,
Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G.

Automatic transaxle fluid capacity

1

13.0L (13.7 quarts). Use
Motorcraft Mercon

௡V ATF.

Tire size and pressure

Refer to Tire Pressure Decal on
rear passenger side door panel.

Hood release

Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel.

Coolant capacity

2

15.0L (15.8 quarts)

Power steering fluid capacity

Fill to line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCON

௡ ATF.

1

Ensure correct automatic transmission fluid is used for a specific

application. Check the container to verify the fluid is MERCON

௡ and/or

MERCON

௡ V approved. Some fluids have been approved as meeting both

MERCON

௡ and MERCON௡ V requirements and will be labeled as such.

Fluids labeled as meeting only MERCON

௡ or only MERCON௡ V

requirements must not be used interchangeably. DO NOT mix MERCON

and MERCON

௡ V. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the

dipstick or on the dipstick handle. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance
Guide to determine the correct service interval.

2

If your engine coolant is green in color, use Ford Premium Cooling

System Fluid. If your engine coolant is orange in color, use Ford
Extended Life Engine Coolant. Refer to Adding engine coolant, in the
Maintenance and Care chapter.

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