Periodic Maintenance Schedule

Periodic Maintenance Schedule - 1960 Mercury

Service Operation Mileage Interval

EVERY 2000 4000 6000 10000 12000 16000 20000

LUBRICATE CHASSIS
(see Chassis Lubrication Chart below) X

LUBRICATE BODY
(see Body Lubrication Chart below) X

SERVICE ENGINE
(Includes changing oil in crankcase, replacing engine oil filter,
cleaning oil filler tube cap screen, and cleaning carburetor air
cleaner filter)
NOTE: Oil change should be performed at 4,000 miles or, 4 months,
whichever occurs first. X

ROTATE WHEELS AND TIRES AND CHECK WHEEL BALANCE X

CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND ADJUST, AS REQUIRED X

CHECK CONVERTIBLE TOP RESERVOIR X

PERFORM MINOR ENGINE TUNE-UP
(see below †) X

CHECK BRAKE LININGS AND CLEAN AND REPACK FRONT
WHEEL BEARINGS. REPLACE LININGS IF REQUIRED X

REPLACE FUEL FILTER
NOTE: Replace filter at 12,000 miles or 1 year, whichever occurs first. X

LUBRICATE FRONT "U" JOINT YOKE AND TRANSMISSION
OUTPUT SHAFT SPLINES X

CHECK AND ADJUST STEERING GEAR PRELOADS X

REPLACE CARBURETOR AIR CLEANER FILTER X

ADJUST TRANSMISSION BANDS AND DRAIN AND REFILL TRANSMISSION X

PERFORM SEASONAL SERVICES (see below ‡)

† ENGINE TUNE-UP
Having your Mercury Dealer periodically perform a minor engine tune-up will help retain a "new car" performance
through-out the life of the car. This tune-up will include checking the battery, ignition timing, carburetor
adjustments, and transmission linkage and shift points. It will also include inspection and adjustment of the
distributor breaker points and rotor, as well as lubrication of the distributor. Finally, all spark plugs will be
checked, cleaned and gapped, or replaced as necessary. As you will note in the chart, we recommend that this
tune-up service be obtained every 10,000 miles.

‡ SEASONAL SERVICES
There are several service items which should be performed on a seasonal rather than mileage
basis. These include:

Flushing of the radiator each spring and fall.
The addition of rust inhibitor to the cooling system each spring.
The addition of anti-freeze to the cooling system each fall.
Inspect all hoses each spring and fall and replace those which give any indication of leakage.
On cars equiped with air conditioning, check each spring and fall for any indications of a refrigerant leak.
Also check the oil level and the sight glass for the amount of charge in the system.

1. Transmission, Clutch and Brake Linkage:
Lubricate at linkage joints and pivot points
(Except those with rubber insulators) with
SAE 10 engine oil. 7. Drive Belts:
Inspect tension

2. Exhaust Control Valve (312 Cu. In.):
Apply penetrating oil and graphite mixture. 8. Power Steering Pump Reservoir:
Check fluid level. Use automatic
transmission fluid Type A. Suffix A.
Add as required.

3. Brake Master Cylinder:
Use heavy-duty hydraulic brake fluid
part number MK-19542. Fill to 1/4 inch
from top of filler opening. 9. Front Suspension:
Use chassis lubricant at ball joints
(2 each side). Use 8L19586
two steering stops (one each side)

4. Lower Gear Shift Selector Lever:
(Standard transmission)
Lubricate with chassis lubricant. 10. Steering Gear:
Use steering gear lubricant
LA19578-A as required.

5. Universal Joints:
Use chassis lubricant. 11. Steering Idler Arm Bushings, Tie
Rods, and Connecting Link Ball Studs:
Use chassis lubricant. 5 fittings on power
steering, 7 fittings on standard steering.

6. Rear Axle Housing:
Use SCL type hypoid gear lubricant SAE 90,
MG-19581-B. (in sustained temperatures
below -25° F,use SCL type hypoid gear lubricant
SAE 80, MG-19581-A.) Do not periodically drain
and refill rear axle. 12. Transmission:
Check fluid level. Standard transmission,
use SAE 80 multi-purpose gear lubricant.
Automatic transmissions, use Type "A",
Suffix A, automatic transmission fluid,
if necessary, to bring fluid level to full
mark on indicator. DO NOT overfill.

1. Hood Hinges:
Apply light engine oil to pivot points. 5. Luggage Compartment Door Lock:
Apply lubricant 8L-19586 to rotor
and latch. Station wagon - Apply
light engine oil to pivot points.

2. Hood Lock:
Apply lubricant 8L-19586 to lock dowel catch. 6. Hood Auxiliary Catch:
Apply lubricant 8L-19586. Use sparingly.

3. Door Hinges:
Apply light engine oil 4 points each door 7. Door Check Arms:
Apply lubricant 8L-19586. Use sparingly.

4. Luggage Compartment Door Hinges:
Apply light engine oil 1 point each hinge. 8. Door Locks:
Apply lubricant 8L-19586. Use sparingly
on striker plate and rotor.

This info taken from the 1960 Mercury Owners Manual (FORM MD-3691-60)

Service Operation	Mileage Interval
Service Operation	EVERY	2000	4000	6000	10000	12000	16000	20000
LUBRICATE CHASSIS (see Chassis Lubrication Chart below)		X
LUBRICATE BODY (see Body Lubrication Chart below)			X
SERVICE ENGINE (Includes changing oil in crankcase, replacing engine oil filter, cleaning oil filler tube cap screen, and cleaning carburetor air cleaner filter) NOTE: Oil change should be performed at 4,000 miles or, 4 months, whichever occurs first.			X
ROTATE WHEELS AND TIRES AND CHECK WHEEL BALANCE				X
CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND ADJUST, AS REQUIRED				X
CHECK CONVERTIBLE TOP RESERVOIR				X
PERFORM MINOR ENGINE TUNE-UP (see below †)					X
CHECK BRAKE LININGS AND CLEAN AND REPACK FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. REPLACE LININGS IF REQUIRED					X
REPLACE FUEL FILTER NOTE: Replace filter at 12,000 miles or 1 year, whichever occurs first.						X
LUBRICATE FRONT "U" JOINT YOKE AND TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT SPLINES							X
CHECK AND ADJUST STEERING GEAR PRELOADS							X
REPLACE CARBURETOR AIR CLEANER FILTER								X
ADJUST TRANSMISSION BANDS AND DRAIN AND REFILL TRANSMISSION								X
PERFORM SEASONAL SERVICES (see below ‡)
† ENGINE TUNE-UP Having your Mercury Dealer periodically perform a minor engine tune-up will help retain a "new car" performance through-out the life of the car. This tune-up will include checking the battery, ignition timing, carburetor adjustments, and transmission linkage and shift points. It will also include inspection and adjustment of the distributor breaker points and rotor, as well as lubrication of the distributor. Finally, all spark plugs will be checked, cleaned and gapped, or replaced as necessary. As you will note in the chart, we recommend that this tune-up service be obtained every 10,000 miles.
‡ SEASONAL SERVICES There are several service items which should be performed on a seasonal rather than mileage basis. These include: Flushing of the radiator each spring and fall. The addition of rust inhibitor to the cooling system each spring. The addition of anti-freeze to the cooling system each fall. Inspect all hoses each spring and fall and replace those which give any indication of leakage. On cars equiped with air conditioning, check each spring and fall for any indications of a refrigerant leak. Also check the oil level and the sight glass for the amount of charge in the system.


1. Transmission, Clutch and Brake Linkage: Lubricate at linkage joints and pivot points (Except those with rubber insulators) with SAE 10 engine oil.	7. Drive Belts: Inspect tension
2. Exhaust Control Valve (312 Cu. In.): Apply penetrating oil and graphite mixture.	8. Power Steering Pump Reservoir: Check fluid level. Use automatic transmission fluid Type A. Suffix A. Add as required.
3. Brake Master Cylinder: Use heavy-duty hydraulic brake fluid part number MK-19542. Fill to 1/4 inch from top of filler opening.	9. Front Suspension: Use chassis lubricant at ball joints (2 each side). Use 8L19586 two steering stops (one each side)
4. Lower Gear Shift Selector Lever: (Standard transmission) Lubricate with chassis lubricant.	10. Steering Gear: Use steering gear lubricant LA19578-A as required.
5. Universal Joints: Use chassis lubricant.	11. Steering Idler Arm Bushings, Tie Rods, and Connecting Link Ball Studs: Use chassis lubricant. 5 fittings on power steering, 7 fittings on standard steering.
6. Rear Axle Housing: Use SCL type hypoid gear lubricant SAE 90, MG-19581-B. (in sustained temperatures below -25° F,use SCL type hypoid gear lubricant SAE 80, MG-19581-A.) Do not periodically drain and refill rear axle.	12. Transmission: Check fluid level. Standard transmission, use SAE 80 multi-purpose gear lubricant. Automatic transmissions, use Type "A", Suffix A, automatic transmission fluid, if necessary, to bring fluid level to full mark on indicator. DO NOT overfill.


1. Hood Hinges: Apply light engine oil to pivot points.	5. Luggage Compartment Door Lock: Apply lubricant 8L-19586 to rotor and latch. Station wagon - Apply light engine oil to pivot points.
2. Hood Lock: Apply lubricant 8L-19586 to lock dowel catch.	6. Hood Auxiliary Catch: Apply lubricant 8L-19586. Use sparingly.
3. Door Hinges: Apply light engine oil 4 points each door	7. Door Check Arms: Apply lubricant 8L-19586. Use sparingly.
4. Luggage Compartment Door Hinges: Apply light engine oil 1 point each hinge.	8. Door Locks: Apply lubricant 8L-19586. Use sparingly on striker plate and rotor.