Mercury 1996 Cougar Manual page 240

Changing the Engine Oil and the Oil Filter
Change the engine oil and oil filter per the
following, whichever occurs first.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule and Record
booklet for additional information.
NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive
fluids in a responsible manner. Follow
your community's standards for
disposing of these types of fluids. Call
your local recycling center to find out
about recycling automotive fluids.
Continuous contact with USED motor oil
has caused cancer in laboratory mice.
Protect your skin by washing with soap and
water.
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