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Exceptions to Normal Schedule





EXCEPTIONS TO NORMAL SCHEDULE

PREMIUM GOLD COOLANT
Change Premium Gold coolant at 5 years or 160,000 km (100,000 miles) of the vehicle's life, whichever comes first.
After the initial change, change coolant every 3 years or 80,000 km (50,000 miles) thereafter.

NATURAL GAS AND PROPANE VEHICLES
- Inspect NGV fuel tanks from the date of tank manufacture every 3 years.
- Inspect propane fuel tanks from vehicle build date every 5 years.
- Install new NGV fuel tanks from the date of tank manufacture every 15 years.

NORMAL VEHICLE AXLE MAINTENANCE

POLICE AND TAXI VEHICLE AXLE MAINTENANCE
- Replace rear axle lubricant every 160,000 km (100,000 miles). Rear axle lubricant change may be waived if the axle was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number FITZ-19580-B or equivalent. Add 4 ounces of additive friction modifier C8AZ-19B546-A (EST-M2C118-A) or equivalent for complete refill of Traction-Lok rear axles.
- The axle lubricant should be changed anytime an axle has been submerged in water.