Number @ cylinder is located at the front of the engine nearest the distributor and closest to the grille. FYI, the distributor rotates counter clockwise. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Just adding to the answer : firewall 1-----3-----5 2-----4-----6 front of Mercury Villager V6 > driver
The firing order is simply 1,2,3,4,5,6 the distributor rotates counter clockwise, and the number one cylander is the rear extreme right of the car (passenger side).
On a Mercury Villager , V6 engine : firewall 1-----3-----5 2-----4-----6 front of vehicle > driver
5W-30 is the PREFERRED oil
According to the 1997 Mercury Villager Owner Guide ( and one of the Ford websites ) The 3.0 liter V6 engine takes the ( Motorcraft FL-839 ) engine oil filter
It's R-134 and it is not freon any more.
According to about.com firewall 1-----3------5 2-----4------6 front of 1993 Mercury Villager ( firing order 1-2-3-4-5-6 )
Unplug the electrical plugs underneath it, but be aware that this will cause a number of malfunctions.
I would suggest you get a Haynes repair manual. Number is 64200. It is the same as a Mercury Villager.
Oddly enough the firing order is; 1-2-3-4-5-6. Number one cylinder is at the right rear of the engine. Or, if facing the engine, the drive belt end and closest to the fire wall. The corresponding distributor wire tower is closest to and almost pointing to number one cylinder.
Passenger side rear
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