Keeping up with your Lincoln’s maintenance schedule isn’t always easy, especially with so many services to remember, such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, battery service, and more. It’s not uncommon for drivers to wonder if they’re overdue for maintenance or whether they’re following the right service intervals for their vehicle. To help Lincoln drivers in Toronto save time instead of searching all over online for maintenance information, our service team at Downtown Lincoln has put together a full Lincoln maintenance schedule guide to help you understand what services are typically recommended and when they should be performed. For more information, follow along with our team at Downtown Lincoln below.
Recommended Lincoln Service & Maintenance Interval
At Every Oil Change Interval
Many Lincoln maintenance services are typically recommended during every oil change interval. So, when should you schedule a Lincoln oil change? Many newer Lincoln models are equipped with an Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor system that determines when an oil change is needed. This means you don’t have to rely on a strict time or kilometre-based schedule to remember your next service appointment. When maintenance is due, your vehicle will display a reminder message directly on the information display. If your Lincoln is not equipped, oil changes are generally recommended every 12,000 to 16,000 kilometres under normal driving conditions. The table below highlights maintenance services typically recommended at every Lincoln oil change interval.
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Inspected at Every Oil Change Interval, Service as Required |
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Change the engine oil and filter |
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Rotate the tires |
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Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended |
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Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level |
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Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and the parking brake |
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Inspect the engine coolant level/strength and the hoses |
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Inspect the exhaust system and the heat shields |
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Inspect the rear axle and U-joints – all wheel drive only |
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Inspect the half-shaft boots |
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Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints |
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Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth |
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Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag |
Other Lincoln Maintenance Items
In addition to the services we mention above, there are several other important maintenance items that should be completed at specific mileage intervals to help keep your Lincoln performing properly over the long term. Check out the table below:
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Other Maintenance Items |
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Every 32,000 km |
Replace the cabin air filter |
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Every 48,000 km |
Replace the engine air filter |
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Every 160,000 km |
Replace the spark plugs |
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Inspect the accessory drive belt or belts |
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Every 240,000 km |
Change the automatic transmission fluid |
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Replace the accessory drive belt or belts |
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At 320,000 km |
Change the engine coolant |
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Every 3 Years |
Change the brake fluid |
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance
Besides following your regular Lincoln maintenance schedule above, your recommended service intervals can also depend on how and where you drive your vehicle. If you operate your vehicle primarily under any of the following conditions, Lincoln recommends performing additional scheduled maintenance as needed. However, if you only drive under these conditions occasionally, extra maintenance may not be necessary. The table below outlines special operating conditions, including towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier, extensive idling or low-speed driving, extended hot or cold climate operation, and off-road or mountainous driving, as well as the additional maintenance services that may be recommended for your Lincoln vehicle.
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Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier |
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Inspected frequently, service as required |
Inspect rear axle and U-joints (AWD only) |
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Inspect half-shaft boots |
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Every 48,000 km |
Change automatic transmission fluid |
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Every 96,000 km |
Replace spark plugs |
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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use |
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Inspected frequently, service as required |
Replace cabin air filter |
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Replace engine air filter |
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Every 48,000 km |
Change automatic transmission fluid |
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Every 96,000 km |
Replace spark plugs |
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Extended Hot & Cold climate operation |
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Every 8,000 km |
Change engine oil and filter |
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Operating in off-road (unpaved, sandy, dusty) and Mountainous conditions |
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Inspected frequently, service as required |
Replace cabin air filter |
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Replace engine air filter |
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| Every 8,000 km |
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag |
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Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth |
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Every 8,000 km or 6 months |
Change engine oil and filter |
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Perform multi-point inspection |
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| Every 48,000 km |
Change automatic transmission fluid |
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