Engine oil half quart above max (to prevent oil starvation issues) and coolant half inch above max (to prevent the fickle coolant light from coming on).

In addition, to download an owner's manual (free),
www.fleet.ford.com

Check the ATF and see if it is closer to clear pink/red. Buy a quart of Mercon to compare. Change the ATF if necessary. We have a how-to.

http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=tranny&Number=992476&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=7&fpart=1

And might be a good idea to change the fuel filter too.

http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=v6maint&Number=958655&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=186&fpart=1



Last edited by Tony2005; 08/31/05 02:38 AM.
"Always do the cheap and easy ones first." 1996 V6 ATX 96K miles