Engine Oil/Coolant Change Intervals; Check Every Month; Check Every Six Months - Ford 2012 Mustang Owner's Manual

Engine oil/coolant change intervals*

Engine oil (3.7L/5.0L)
Engine coolant, initial
change (3.7L/5.0L)
Engine coolant, after
initial change
(3.7L/5.0L)
*Owners of Shelby GT500 vehicles need to refer to the Shelby GT500
supplement for engine oil/coolant change schedules.
Engine oil level
Function of all interior and exterior lights
Tires for wear and proper pressure, including spare
Windshield washer fluid level
Battery connections; clean if necessary
Body and door drain holes for obstructions; clean if necessary
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength
Door weatherstrips for wear; lubricate if necessary
Hinges/latches/outside locks for proper operation; lubricate if necessary
Parking brake for proper operation
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation
Washer spray/wiper operation; clean or replace blades as necessary
2012 05+ Mustang (197)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA (fus)
Scheduled Maintenance
As indicated by the message center (can be
up to one year or 10,000 miles [16,000 km])
6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
(whichever comes first)
Every 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km)

Check every month

Check every six months

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