Lincoln-MKZ-Owner-Manual

Maintenance

6F50/6F55 Transmission (If Equipped) WARNINGS

Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not consume fluid. However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not working properly. For example, if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage. 1. Drive the vehicle 20 miles (30 kilometers) or until it reaches normal operating temperature 2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. 3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal, start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear ranges. Allow a minimum of 10 seconds for each gear to engage. 4. Put the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running. Note: You will need to move the air filter assembly to access the transmission dipstick.

5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. If necessary, refer to Under hood overview in this chapter for the location of the dipstick. 6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube by turning it to the locked position. 7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in the designated areas for normal operating temperature. Moving the Air Filter Assembly (Accessing the Dipstick) WARNING Do not run engine with the air filter disconnected.

The dipstick cap and surrounding components may be hot; gloves are

recommended.

Use gloves when moving the air filter assembly. Components will be hot.

Note: Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. To obtain an accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it is warmed up (approximately 20 miles [30 kilometers]). If your vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic during hot weather or pulling a trailer, the vehicle should be turned off until normal operating temperatures are reached to allow the fluid to cool before checking. Depending on vehicle use, cooling times could take up to 30 minutes or longer.

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