Air Filter How-To: 1992-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis
1. Getting Started - Prepare for the repair
2. Open the Hood - How to pop the hood and prop it open
3. Remove Filter - All of the steps needed to remove the air filter
4. Replace Filter - Insert the filter and put everything back in place
5. More Info. - Additional thoughts on changing the filter
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The engine air filter in your 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis cleans the air that enters your engine. You should change the filter on your Grand Marquis at least once a year or every 20,000 miles, whichever comes first. If you drive in dusty or sandy conditions, you should change your filter more frequently. A dirty air filter will cause your Grand Marquis to lose 1 - 3 mpg, depending on your driving, you can save 70 - 100 gallons of gas per year simply by changing your filter regularly. The video above, shows you where the engine air filter is located in your Grand Marquis and how to change it!
In addition to improving the fuel economy of your Grand Marquis, regularly replacing your air filter will put less strain on your engine. These filters are fairly inexpensive, so check out our parts page for great deals and coupons on a new one (tip: buy several, when you go to check the filter on your Grand Marquis, you can easily swap it for a new one if it is dirty).
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