Lincoln Aviator 2020-2025 Owners Manual / Vehicle Care / Waxing

Lincoln Aviator: Vehicle Care / Waxing

Regular waxing is necessary to protect your car's paint from the elements. We recommend that you wash and wax the painted surface once or twice a year.

When washing and waxing, park your vehicle in a shaded area out of direct sunlight. Always wash your vehicle before applying wax.

Use a quality wax that does not contain abrasives.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to apply and remove the wax.
Apply a small amount of wax in a back-and-forth motion, not in circles.
Do not allow wax to come in contact with any non-body (low-gloss black) colored trim. The wax will discolor or stain the parts over time.
- Roof racks.
- Bumpers.
- Grained door handles.
- Side moldings.
- Mirror housings.
- Windshield cowl area.
Do not apply wax to glass areas.
After waxing, your car's paint should feel smooth, and be free of streaks and smudges.

Cleaning the Exterior

Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo, we recommend Motorcraft Detail Wash. Never use strong household detergents or soap, for example dish washing or laundry liquid...

Cleaning the Engine

Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt buildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing: Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine...

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Lincoln Aviator 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Front Side Member

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Lincoln Aviator 2020-2025 Service Manual: General Procedures - Engine Oil Draining and Filling

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Oil Drain Equipment Draining With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation). NOTE: Use a shop towel when removing the oil filter housing to prevent oil from spilling on the engine or accessory components...

Fastening the Seatbelts

The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts.

Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure that you securely fasten the tongue in the buckle.

Lincoln Aviator. Fastening the Seatbelts

To unfasten, press the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle.