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Maintenance and care – Lincoln 1998 Continental User Manual

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coolant concentration above 60%. Leave a 50/50 mixture of engine
coolant and water in your vehicle year-round in non-extreme climates.

CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID

Check the power steering fluid at
least twice a year. If adding fluid is
necessary, use only MERCON

௡ ATF

power steering fluid.

1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge will be near the
center of the NORMAL band).

2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several
times.

3. Turn the engine off.

4. Check the fluid level in the
reservoir. It should be between the
MIN and MAX lines. Do not add
fluid if the level is in this range.

5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Be
sure to put the cap back on the reservoir.

TRANSMISSION FLUID

Checking and adding automatic transmission fluid

Follow the scheduled service intervals outlined in the “Service Guide.”

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