Section 00-03: Maintenance and Lubrication | 1994 Mustang Workshop Manual |
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Schedule A
Follow Maintenance Schedule A if your driving habits MAINLY include one or more of the following conditions:
- Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) when outside
temperatures remain below freezing.
- Operating during hot weather in stop-and-go "rush hour"
traffic.
- Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier.
- Operating in severe dust conditions.
- Extensive idling, such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery service.
Service Intervals — Perform at the distances or months
shown, whichever occurs first.
NOTE: Items for Emission Control Service are shown in this type
and style.
FOR ITEMS MARKED WITH A NUMBER IN PARENTHESES SUCH AS (1), SEE FOOTNOTE
AT THE END OF THIS SECTION.
NOTE: Schedule A provides maintenance intervals for replacing your air cleaner
filter if you drive in severe dust conditions. However, the conditions you
drive in may require even more frequent air cleaner replacement intervals than
those shown. Check with your Dealer.
- Check engine coolant protection, hoses and clamps once a
year.
- Every 6 months lubricate hood latch pivot points, internal
contact areas and external hood latch areas that make contact with the hood
striker.
- Replace engine coolant every 36 months.
NOTE: Kilometer intervals are rounded off.
3,000 MILES (5,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter (6731) every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
6,000 MILES (9,500 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 6,000 miles (9,500 km).
- Rotate tires.
9,000 MILES (14,500 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil andoil filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
12,000 MILES (19,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 6,000 miles (9,500 km).
15,000 MILES (24,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
- Rotate tires.
18,000 MILES (29,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 6,000 miles (9,500 km).
21,000 MILES (34,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
24,000 MILES (39,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter
every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 6,000 miles (9,500 km).
- Rotate tires.
27,000 MILES (43,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter
every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
30,000 MILES (48,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
- Replace engine coolant every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or
36 months.
- Replace air cleaner element (ACL element) (9601).
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 6,000 miles (9,500 km).
- Replace crankcase emission air filter—5.0L
engine.
- Inspect exhaust heat shields.
- Change automatic transmission fluid.
- Inspect front and rear brakes. (2)
33,000 MILES (53,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
- Rotate tires.
36,000 MILES (58,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 6,000 miles (9,500 km).
39,000 MILES (63,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
42,000 MILES (67,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 6,000 miles (9,500 km).
- Rotate tires.
45,000 MILES (72,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
48,000 MILES (77,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 6,000 miles (9,500 km).
51,000 MILES (82,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
- Rotate tires.
54,000 MILES (87,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 6,000 miles (9,500 km).
57,000 MILES (92,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
60,000 MILES (96,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
- Replace engine coolant every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or
36 months.
- Replace crankcase emission air filter—5.0L
engine.
- Replace positive crankcase ventilation valve (PCV valve) (6A666)
.
- Replace spark plugs (12405).
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 6,000 miles
(9,500 km).
- Inspect accessory drive belts (8620).
- Replace air cleaner element. (1)
- Inspect exhaust heat shields.
- Change automatic transmission fluid.
- Inspect front and rear brakes. (2)
- Rotate tires.
63,000 MILES (101,300 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
66,000 MILES (106,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 6,000 miles (9,500 km).
69,000 MILES (111,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
- Rotate tires.
72,000 MILES (116,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 6,000 miles (9,500 km).
75,000 MILES (121,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
78,000 MILES (125,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 6,000 miles (9,500 km).
- Rotate tires.
81,000 MILES (130,300 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
84,000 MILES (135,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 6,000 miles (9,500 km).
87,000 MILES (140,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
- Rotate tires.
90,000 MILES (145,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter
every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
- Replace engine coolant every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or
36 months.
- Inspect drive belts.
- Replace air cleaner element
. (1)
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 6,000 miles
(9,500 km).
- Replace crankcase emission air filter—5.0L
engine.
- Inspect exhaust heat shields.
- Change automatic transmission fluid.
- Inspect front and rear brakes. (2)
93,000 MILES (150,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter
every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
96,000 MILES (154,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 6,000 miles (9,500 km).
- Rotate tires.
99,000 MILES (159,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter
every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
100,000 MILES (160,000 km)
- Replace rear axle lube quantities.
102,000 MILES (164,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 6,000 miles (9,500 km).
105,000 MILES (169,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
- Rotate tires.
108,000 MILES (173,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 6,000 miles (9,500 km).
111,000 MILES (179,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
114,000 MILES (183,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 6,000 miles (9,500 km).
- Rotate tires.
117,000 MILES (188,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
120,000 MILES (193,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months.
- Replace engine coolant every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or
36 months.
- Replace crankcase emission air filter—5.0L
engine.
- Replace positive crankcase ventilation valve
.
- Replace spark plugs.
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 6,000 miles
(9,500 km).
- Inspect drive belts.
- Replace air cleaner element. (1)
- Inspect exhaust heat shields.
- Change automatic transmission fluid.
- Inspect front and rear brakes. (2)
NOTE: Rear axle lube quantities must be replaced every 100,000 miles (160,000
km) or if the axle has been submerged in water. Otherwise, the lube should not
be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required.
- If operating in severe dust, more frequent intervals may be required.
Consult your dealer.
- If your driving includes continuous stop-and-go driving or driving in
mountainous areas, more frequent intervals may be required.
Maintenance Schedule B
Follow Maintenance Schedule B if, generally, you drive your
vehicle on a daily basis for more than 10 miles (16 km) and NONE OF THE
CONDITIONS NOTED ABOVE APPLY TO YOUR DRIVING HABITS.
Service intervals—perform at the months or distances
shown, whichever occurs first.
NOTE: Items for Emission Control Service are shown in this type
style.
FOR ITEMS MARKED WITH NUMBER IN PARENTHESES SUCH AS (1), SEE FOOTNOTE AT
THE END OF THIS SECTION.
- Check engine coolant protection, hoses and clamps once a
year.
- Every 6 months lubricate hood latch pivot points, internal
contact areas and external hood latch areas that make contact with the hood
striker.
- Replace engine coolant every 36 months.
NOTE: Kilometer intervals are rounded off.
5,000 MILES (8,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
- Rotate tires.
10,000 MILES (16,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
15,000 MILES (24,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
- Rotate tires.
20,000 MILES (32,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles(8,000 km).
25,000 MILES (40,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
- Rotate tires.
30,000 MILES (48,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter
every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.
- Replace air cleaner element
.
- Replace crankcase emission air filter — 5.0L engine.
- Replace engine coolant every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 36 months.
- Inspect exhaust heat shield(s).
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
35,000 MILES (56,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
- Rotate tires.
40,000 MILES (64,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles(8,000 km).
45,000 MILES (72,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
- Rotate tires.
50,000 MILES (80,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
55,000 MILES (88,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
- Rotate tires.
60,000 MILES (96,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter
every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.
- Replace engine coolant every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or
36 months.
- Replace positive crankcase ventilation valve.
- Replace crankcase emission air filter—5.0L
engine.
- Replace spark plugs.
- Replace air cleaner element.
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
- Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
- Inspect exhaust heat shields.
- Inspect drive belts.
65,000 MILES (104,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
- Rotate tires.
70,000 MILES (112,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles(8,000 km).
75,000 MILES (121,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 5,000 miles (8000 km) or 6 months.
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
- Rotate tires.
80,000 MILES (128,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
85,000 MILES (136,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter
every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
- Rotate tires.
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
90,000 MILES (145,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter
every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
- Replace engine coolant every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or
36 months.
- Replace spark plugs (except California).
- Inspect drive belts.
- Replace crankcase emission air filter-5.0L engine.
- Replace air cleaner element.
- Inspect exhaust heat shield(s).
- Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
95,000 MILES (152,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter
every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
- Rotate tires.
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
100,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter
every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
105,000 MILES (169,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter
every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) (1).
- Rotate tires.
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
110,000 MILES (176,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter
every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
115,000 MILES (184,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter
every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
- Rotate tires.
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
120,000 MILES (193,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and oil filter
every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
- Replace spark plugs.
- Inspect drive belts
.
- Replace air cleaner element
.
- Replace crankcase emission air filter 5.0L engine.
- Replace positive crankcase ventilation valve
.
- Replace engine coolant every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or
36 months.
- Inspect exhaust heat shield(s).
- Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
- Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
- Check clutch pedal operation (if equipped).
NOTE: Rear axle lube quantities must be replaced every 100,000 miles (160,000
km) or if the axle has been submerged in water. Otherwise, the lube should not
be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required.
- If your driving includes continuous stop-and-go driving or driving in
mountainous/hilly areas, more frequent intervals may be required.