Servicing - A/t: Maintenance Lincoln Mark I

LUBRICATION SERVICE INTERVALS

Check fluid level at every engine oil change. Fluid, filter change and band adjustments are not required under normal operation, according to manufacturer. If vehicle is operated under following conditions, replace transmission fluid and filter every 30 months or 30,000 miles

1. In hot weather with temperature greater than 90°F (32°C), carrying heavy loads and/or in hilly terrain.
2. Towing a trailer or using a car top carrier.
3. In police, taxi or door-to-door delivery service.

CHECKING FLUID LEVEL

Note. On AXOD-E transaxle, fluid level should only be checked when fluid is cold.

1. Transmission or transaxle must be at normal operating temperature with vehicle on level ground. Apply parking brake, and run engine at curb idle. Shift gear selector lever through all positions, ending in PARK.
2. Fluid level should be in crosshatch area on dipstick if checked at operating temperature. If transmission is at room temperature, fluid level should be between two dimples on bottom of dipstick.
3. DO NOT overfill. Check condition of fluid for contamination and burned smell. Fully reseat dipstick.

RECOMMENDED FLUID

Use Mercon (E4AZ-19582-B) ATF.