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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1991TRACER BASE, 4D SEDAN, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 72 (ENGINE CONTROLS - SPECIFICATIONS - V6)QUICK-SERVICESERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONS
1991 Mercury Tracer Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic
Service Intervals & Specifications
1991 Mercury Tracer Base, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Service Intervals & Specifications
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 9 other vehicles, including the 1994 Mercury Topaz, 1994 Mercury Sable, 1994 Mercury Cougar, 1994 Lincoln Continental, and 1994 Ford Thunderbird. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
REPLACEMENT INTERVALS (1)
| Component | Interval (Miles) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Filter | 30,000 | ||
| Coolant | 30,000 | ||
| Oil & Filter | 7500 | ||
| PCV Valve | 30,000 | ||
| Spark Plugs | 30,000 | ||
| Timing Belt | 60,000 | ||
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DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS (1)
| Application | New Belt | Used Belt | |||||||
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| 2.5L | |||||||||
| A/C & Alternator | 160-190 (71-85) | 110-150 (48-67) | |||||||
| P/S Pump | 130-150 (57-67) | 88-120 (39-53) | |||||||
| 3.0L Except SHO: Sable & Taurus | (2) | (2) | |||||||
| 3.0L SHO & 3.2L SHO | (2) | (2) | |||||||
| 3.8L Except SC | |||||||||
| Continental | 160-190 (71-85) | (3) | |||||||
| Cougar | 110-120 (48-53) | (3) | |||||||
| Sable & Taurus | (2) | (2) | |||||||
| Thunderbird | 110-120 (48-53) | (3) | |||||||
| 3.8L SC | |||||||||
| Jack-shaft | 56 (26) | 50 (24) | |||||||
| Supercharger | 69 (31) | 65 (29) | |||||||
| "V" Belts | 135 (59) | 130 (57) | |||||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.