Service Intervals & Specifications

1998 Mercury Villager GS, Van CargoSECTION Service Intervals & Specifications
REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

Component Interval (Miles) (Regular Schedule) Interval (Miles) (Severe Duty)
Air Filter 30,000 30,000
Coolant (1) 50,000 48,000
Fuel Filter 60,000 50,000
Oil & Filter 5000 3000
PCV Valve 60,000 60,000
Spark Plugs 100,000 60,000
Transfer Case Oil 60,000 30,000
Automatic Trans. 30,000 (2)
Manual Trans. 60,000 30,000
(1) Change engine coolant initially at 50,000 miles and every 30,000 miles thereafter.
(2) Information is not available from manufacturer at time of publication.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.