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On a 1997 Lincoln Continental : From a drawing I was looking at , the engine cooling thermostat is located in the AREA BELOW the engine oil filler cap when you are looking from the front of the vehicle into the engine compartment
The only engine from the factory in a 1997 Lincoln Continental is the 4.6 liter Dual Over Head Cam , V8 engine ( 281 cubic inches )
According to the 1997 Lincoln Continental Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : ( 6.0 U.S. quarts / 5.7 liters of 5W-30 engine oil )
The coolant temperature sensor on a 1997 Lincoln Continental is located on top of the engine, near the upper radiator hose. It constantly relays the engine's temperature to the computer.
On a 1997 Lincoln Continental : The automatic transaxle ( transmission ) fluid level dipstick is near the firewall , towards the drivers side of the engine compartment , where the transaxle ( transmission ) is bolted to the engine
According to the various models Owner Guides : With engine oil filter change : 1997 Lincoln Continental ( 5.7 liters ) 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII ( 5.7 liters ) 1997 Lincoln Town Car ( 4.7 liters )
On a 1997 Lincoln Continental : The automatic transaxle ( transmission ) fluid level dipstick is in the engine compartment , near the brake fluid reservoir ( when looking from the front of the vehicle it is to the left )
It will run, but fuel economy and engine performance will suffer.
Yes , a 1997 Lincoln Continental is a front wheel drive vehicle
On a 1997 Lincoln Continental : If you mean air bags for the driver and front passenger ( YES )
On a 1997 Lincoln Continental , 4.6 liter V8 engine : From a drawing that I was looking at , if you look in the engine compartment from the front of the vehicle ( the engine cooling thermostat is in the area below the engine oil filler cap )