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Lincoln Continental

Maintenance specs for 1 variant of the Lincoln Continental — from 1995 to 2002.

19952002 Lincoln Continental

4.6L DOHC V8 (InTech) · FWD

275 hp / 275 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-20
Capacity6 qt
FilterFL-820S

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic (AX4N)
FluidMercon V
Drain & fill6.9 qt
Full capacity13.1 qt

Coolant

TypeMotorcraft Premium Gold (OAT)
Capacity14 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidMercon ATF
Capacity39 oz

Fuel

Tank20 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

SizeP225/60R16
Pressure (front)30 PSI
Pressure (rear)30 PSI
Shop P225/60R16 tires

Battery

Group size65
CCA590 A
Shop group 65 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.054 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger20"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi