Cleaning The Wheels - Mercury 1999 Mountaineer Owner's Manual

5.0L
4.0L SOHC
Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in the
running engine may cause internal damage.

Cleaning the wheels

Wash with the same detergent as the body of your vehicle. Do not use
acid-based or alcohol-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuel or strong
detergents. Never use abrasives that will damage the finish of special
wheel surfaces. Use a tar remover to remove grease and tar.
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