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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1992SABLE LS, 4D SEDAN, 3.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESPECIFICATIONSENGINE CONTROLS - SPECIFICATIONS - V6QUICK-SERVICESERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONS
1992 Mercury Sable LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U

Service Intervals & Specifications

1992 Mercury Sable LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 USECTION Service Intervals & Specifications
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
(1) Mileage intervals are for vehicles driven under normal driving conditions.
DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT (1)

Application New Belt Used Belt
3.0L Except SHO
5-Rib 140-160 (62-71) 110-130 (48-57)
6-Rib (2) (2) *
3.0L SHO
4-Rib 154-198 (70-90) 112-157 (49-69)
6-Rib 220-265 (100-120) 148-192 (67-87)
3.8L Except SC
5-Rib 130-170 (57-75) 120-150 (53-67)
6-Rib 220-265 (100-120) 148-192 (67-87)
3.8L SC
Jackshaft 56 (26) 50 (24)
Supercharger 69 (31) 65 (29)
"V" Belts 135 (59) 130 (57)
(1) Tension In Lbs. (kg) Using Standard Belt Tension Gauge.
(2) Automatic tensioner is used; adjustment is not required.
RENDER: 1.0x

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