Use Super Premium SAE 5W-20
According to the 1999 Mercury Cougar Owner Guide : ( 5W-30 ) is used in the 2.0 litre four cylinder engine and the 2.5 litre V6
DOT ( 3 ) brake fluid in North America , DOT ( 4 ) in Europe
5w 20 ======================================================== The above answer of 5W-20 is correct if it is a 2001 or 2002 model year according to the Mercury Cougar Owner Guides ( 1996 , 1997 , 1999 , 2000 guides show 5W-30 from the factory )
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According to the 1999 Mercury Cougar Owner Guide ( 5W-30 ) With engine oil filter change : The 2.0 litre four cylinder engine takes ( 4.5 US. quarts of 5W-30 ) The 2.5 litre V6 engine takes ( 5.8 US. quarts of 5W-30 )
According to the 2002 Mercury Cougar owner Guide ( 5W-20 ) With engine oil filter change : The 2.0 litre four cylinder engine takes ( 4.5 US. quarts of 5W-20 ) The 2.5 litre V6 engine takes ( 5.8 US. quarts of 5W-20 )
Yes , on a 1999 Mercury Cougar : The fuse box is under the dash to the left of the steering wheel , apparently there is some kind of release that allows the fuse box to swing down exposing the fuses Also , the power distribution box ( which is " live " ) is located in the engine compartment on the drivers side of the engine compartment
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The 2.0 liter 4 cylinder engine takes ( Motorcraft FA-1612 ) The 2.5 liter V6 engine takes ( Motorcraft FA-1613 )
5W20 if it is the same motor they used in the 2001 it takes 6 quarts - should tell you on the cap unless it is a replacement cap !
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