my new lincoln

[interceptor_74]

hey guys i just purchased a 99 lincoln town cartier. my car has 46,000 miles on it and its in mint condition. when i get some picks i will post them. i was just wondering what if anything does the cartier have that the other models dont have? im going to change the oil tommorrow and was wonder what exact kind i should use. well all replies will be appreciated. thanks

[AZLincolnMercury]

Congratulations and Welcome ;)

i was just wondering what if anything does the cartier have that the other models dont have?
Cartier:
-Gold Package:
gold dash clock
gold emblems (grille hat, license plate surround, tail lights, sail panels, lower fenders, wheels)
-Upgraded leather
-Chrome wheels with gold emblem (late 98 availability)
-Cartier logo on seat backs and floor mats


Besides that it has all the optional features you can get on lesser models including:
premium sound, dual power heated seats, full-size spare, dual exhaust(15hp gain over base)…etc

see link for more info:
http://www.lincolntowncar.org/ltcgallery/brochure98towncar/index.htm

im going to change the oil tommorrow and was wonder what exact kind i should use.
5w-30

BTW: if you don’t have a manual you can download a free copy
https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenance/owners_manuals/default.asp

[v8_dave]

Welcome! A Motorcraft 820S filter and your favorite 5W30. :) Its getting around that time to change some other fluids too. ;)

[interceptor_74]

hey guys thanks for the warm welcome. i really like to find out all there is about a car when i get a new one. so im sure i will be trying to suck all of the knowledge out of yins guys. lloyd

[v8_dave]

I have 4000 posts about 4.6's and I still cant remember much. But I do know where to look. ;) Enjoy your stay!

[AZLincolnMercury]

hey guys thanks for the warm welcome. i really like to find out all there is about a car when i get a new one. so im sure i will be trying to suck all of the knowledge out of yins guys. lloyd

First off you need a gold hood star ;)
http://members.cox.net/jmgallagher/hood%20star.jpg

[AZLincolnMercury]

These can't hurt either...:)
http://members.cox.net/jmgallagher/Copy%20of%20duals.jpg

[ClaudioA89]

These can't hurt either...:)
http://members.cox.net/jmgallagher/Copy%20of%20duals.jpg

LUCKY!!! still havent got around to douing any uprgardes on my linc...but for sure those duals are coming on sooner or later......and i want a chrome ornament.....but gold would accent my kind of goldish color

[LuxuryLiner]

hey guys i just purchased a 99 lincoln town cartier. my car has 46,000 miles on it and its in mint condition. when i get some picks i will post them. i was just wondering what if anything does the cartier have that the other models dont have? im going to change the oil tommorrow and was wonder what exact kind i should use. well all replies will be appreciated. thanks

Hey Lloyd- I use Royal Purple synthetic, you only have to change the oil every 10k...costs a little more, but worth it. ;)

[nailfoot]

I have 4000 posts about 4.6's and I still cant remember much. But I do know where to look. ;) Enjoy your stay!


SHOWOFF! :eek:

And, trust me, I have searched out much info from this site. The search function is almost as handy as the tech section is!