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Question posted by unamdhu on August 13th, 2014

What Type Of Brake Fluid Do You Use In A 1997 Mercury Mountaineer

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Owner's Manual - Page 3

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Owner's Manual - Page 9

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Owner's Manual - Page 113

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Owner's Manual - Page 142

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Owner's Manual - Page 143

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Owner's Manual - Page 146

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Owner's Manual - Page 149

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Owner's Manual - Page 150

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Owner's Manual - Page 151

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Owner's Manual - Page 152

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Owner's Manual - Page 163

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Owner's Manual - Page 181

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Owner's Manual - Page 185

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Owner's Manual - Page 187

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Owner's Manual - Page 193

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Owner's Manual - Page 195

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Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 8

...fluid types and levels, and consult the Service Guide for these items. Examples from use and/or exposure to maintain the vehicle, improperly maintaining the vehicle, or using the wrong fuel, oil, lubricants or fluids.... You, as the owner, are : • oil changes • oils, lubricants other fluids • oil/air filters • brake linings...

Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 21

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Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 7

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Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 14

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