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owners manual Ford Taurus - year of production: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 - Ford Taurus IV 4 owners manual EN

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Maintenance and Specifications 1. Drive the vehicle 20 miles (30 km) or until it reaches normal operating temperature. 2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. 3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal, start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear ranges. Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage. 4. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running. 5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. If necessary, refer to Identifying components in the engine compartment in this chapter for the location of the dipstick. 6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube. 7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in the designated areas for normal operating temperature. Lowfluid level Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid level is at the bottom of the dipstick and the outside temperatures are DON’T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCH AREA--CHECH WHEN HOT-IDLING above 50°F (10°C). Correct fluid level The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating temperatures 150°F-170°F (66°C-77°C) on a level surface. The normal operating temperature can be reached after approximately 20 miles (30 km) of driving. The transmission fluid should be in this range if at normal operating temperature (150°F-170°F DON’T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCH AREA--CHECH WHEN HOT-IDLING [66°C-77°C]). High fluid level Fluid levels above the safe range may result in transaxle failure. An overfill condition of transmission DON’T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCH AREA--CHECH WHEN HOT-IDLING fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition. Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type of fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and also in the Lubricant specifications section in this chapter. 216 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA(fus)

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