yes, but the timing belt run off the oil pussure so your oil is a main key in timing belt, but yes it can be done.
97 Villager uses timing belt on their 3.0 engine same as Nissan Quest.
we need to know what year, model, and which 3.0 you have, there were more than one.
Recommended interval is 105,000 miles..
According to the 1997 Mercury Villager Scheduled Maintenance Guide : The timing BELT should be changed at ( 105,000 miles ) * also , the Gates website shows it to be an INTERFERENCE ENGINE so if the timing belt breaks , engine damage will occur
Yes , the 3.0 liter V6 engine in a 1997 Mercury Villager is an interference engine ( according to the Gates website , they make timing belts etc . )
No-
It is possible that the 1997 Mercury Villager simply needs a tune up. New spark plugs and wires may make a great difference.
Every 60,000 miles or 48 months, which ever comes first.
According to the Gates website ( they make timing belts etcetera ) The 3.0 litre V6 engine in a 1997 Mercury Villager is an INTERFERENCE ENGINE The timing belt is changed at 105,000 miles ( approximately 170,000 KM ) I'm not a mechanic / technician but I would say you certainly should be thinking about changing the timing belt before it breaks and causes engine damage
Well it could be that your timing might be off if it didnt backfire before,i would get the timing checked or go back to where you got it done.
What is the fuel tank capacity of a 1997 Mercury Villager van?
They are mostly identical, yes.