Lincoln 1999 Continental Automobile User Manual


 
Item Information
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 MerconV 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.
Filling station information
208