Mercury Cougar

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Mercury Cougar differential fluid capacity ranges from 1,3 to 1,7 liters. Service intervals include checks at 12000 km or 12 months, and changes at 50000 or 100000 miles. The data covers 10 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
  • Cougar 3.8 V6 (1996-1997)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4-1,7 liter
  • Change 100000 miles
  • Cougar 3.8 V6 (1996-1997)
  • Rear
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,4-1,7 liter
  • Change 50000 miles
  • Cougar 3.8 V6 (1996-1997)
  • Rear, limited slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3-1,5 liter
  • Change 100000 miles
  • Cougar 3.8 V6 (1996-1997)
  • Rear, limited slip
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,3-1,5 liter
  • Change 50000 miles
  • Cougar 4.6 V8 (1994-1997)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4-1,7 liter
  • Change 100000 miles
  • Cougar 4.6 V8 (1994-1997)
  • Rear
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,4-1,7 liter
  • Change 50000 miles
  • Cougar 4.6 V8 (1994-1997)
  • Rear, limited slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3-1,5 liter
  • Change 100000 miles
  • Cougar 4.6 V8 (1994-1997)
  • Rear, limited slip
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,3-1,5 liter
  • Change 50000 miles
  • Cougar 4.9 V8 (1991-1993)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,58 liter
  • Check 12000 km/ 12 months
  • Cougar 3.8 V6 (1988-1995)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,47 liter
  • Check 12000 km/ 12 months

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