1997 FORD TAURUS oil filter

1. Automatic transaxle fluid dipstick
2. Brake fluid reservoir
3. Air filter assembly
4. Battery
5. Engine oil filler cap
6. Engine oil dipstick
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
3.0L Duratec engine
1. Automatic transaxle fluid dipstick
2. Brake fluid reservoir
3. Air filter assembly
4. Battery
5. Engine oil filler cap
6. Engine oil dipstick
7. Engine coolant reservoir
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8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
9. Power steering fluid reservoir
3.4L SHO engine
1. Automatic transaxle fluid dipstick
2. Brake fluid reservoir
3. Air filter assembly
4. Battery
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Engine oil filler cap
7. Engine coolant reservoir
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
9. Power steering fluid reservoir
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Remove the filler cap and use a funnel to pour oil in
the opening.
3. Recheck the oil level. Make sure the oil level is
not above the MAX or FULL mark on the dipstick.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
Use SAE 5W-30 motor
oil meeting Ford
specification
WSS-M2C153±F or
equivalent. Only use oil
certified for gasoline
engines by the
American Petroleum
Institute.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, oil
treatments or engine treatments. They are
unnecessary and could, under certain conditions,
lead to engine damage which is not covered by your
warranty.
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
Change your engine oil and filter according to the
following mileage and time requirements, whichever
occurs first:
²Normal Schedule ± 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or six
months.
²Severe Duty Schedule - 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or
three months. Severe duty operation would
include extensive idling, trailer towing, driving in
severe dust and police, taxi or delivery service.
Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil
filters are designed for added engine protection and
long life. If a replacement oil filter is used that does
not meet Ford material and design specifications,
startup engine noises or knock may be experienced.
It is recommended you use the appropriate
Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford
specifications) for your engine application.
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²Always dispose of automotive batteries in a
responsible manner. Follow your communities
standards for disposal. Call your local recycling
center to find out more about recycling
automotive batteries.
CHANGING YOUR AIR FILTER
To replace your air
filter, unclip the two
latches, separate the
housing and remove
the old filter. Wipe the
interior clean before
inserting new air filter.
Lock the two latches.
Do not use oil-impregnated air filters. Filters other
than the ones specified in this owner guide can
cause serious damage. Your warranties may not
apply if your vehicle is damaged because you use
the wrong air filter. Refer toMotorcraft part
numbersin theCapacities and specifications
chapter.
CHECKING AND CHANGING WIPER BLADES
Check the wiper blades at least twice a year or when
they seem less effective than usual. Substances such
as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used by
commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of
wiper blades.
Checking the wiper blades
If the wiper blades do not clean properly, clean the
windshield and wipers. Use an undiluted windshield
washer solution or a mild detergent, then rinse
thoroughly with clear water. Do not use fuel,
kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents to clean
the wiper blades as these will damage the blades.
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
3.0L Vulcan engine
Component Part number
Air filter FA-1630
Fuel filter FG-800-A
Battery (standard) BXT-58R
Battery (optional) BXT-36R
Fuel filter FG-800-A
Passenger
compartment air filter
(if equipped)FP-6
Oil filter FL-400-S
PCV valve EV-228
Spark plug* AWSF-32PP**
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information
(VECI) decal for spark plug and gap information.
** If a spark plug is removed for inspection, it
must be reinstalled in the same cylinder. Cylinders
No. 1, 2 and 3 have a PG suffix. Cylinders No. 4, 5
and 6 have a P suffix. If a spark plug needs to be
replaced, use only spark plugs with the service
part number suffix letter9PP9as shown on the
engine decal.
3.0L Duratec engine
Component Part number
Air filter FA-1630
Fuel filter FG-800-A
Battery BXT-36R
Fuel filter FG-800-A
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Component Part number
Passenger
compartment air filter
(if equipped)FP-6
Oil filter FL-820-S
PCV valve EV-152
Spark plug AWSF-32F
3.4L SHO engine
Component Part number
Air filter FA-1630
Battery BXT-36R
Fuel filter FG-800-A
Passenger
compartment air filter
(if equipped)FA1628
Oil filter FL-400A
PCV valve EV-234
Spark plug AWSF-32FM
REFILL CAPACITIES
3.0L Vulcan engine
Fluid Ford Part
NameVehicle
TypeCapacity
Brake
fluidHigh
performance
DOT 3
brake fluidAll Fill to line
in reservoir
Engine
coolantPremium
cooling
system fluidAll 11.0 (11.6)
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Fluid Ford Part
NameVehicle
TypeCapacity
Engine oil
(with
filter
change)Motocraft
motor oil
5W30 super
premiumAll 4.25 (4.5)
Fuel tank
capacityN/A All 60.6 (16.0
gallons)
Power
steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONt
AT FAll Fill to line in
reservoir
Automatic
transaxle
- AX4NMotorcraft
MERCONt
AT FAll 12.8 (13.5)
Automatic
transaxle
- AX4SMotorcraft
MERCONt
AT FAll 11.6 (12.2)
Windshield
washer
fluid -
FrontUltra-clear
windshield
washer
concentrateAll
Wagon2.7 (90 oz.)
2.1 (70 oz.)
3.0L Duratec engine
Fluid Ford Part
NameVehicle
TypeCapacity
Brake
fluidHigh
performance
DOT 3
brake fluidAll Fill to line
in reservoir
Engine
coolantPremium
cooling
system fluidAll 10.0 (10.6)
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Fluid Ford Part
NameVehicle
TypeCapacity
Engine oil
(with
filter
change)Motocraft
motor oil
5W30 super
premiumAll 5.2 (5.5)
Fuel tank
capacityN/A All 60.6 (16.0
gallons)
Power
steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONt
AT FAll Fill to line in
reservoir
Automatic
transaxle
- AX4NMotorcraft
MERCONt
AT FAll 12.7 (13.4)
Windshield
washer
fluid -
FrontUltra-clear
windshield
washer
concentrateAll 2.7 (90 oz.)
Windshield
washer
fluid -
RearUltra-clear
windshield
washer
concentrateWagon 2.1 (70 oz.)
3.4L SHO engine
Fluid Ford Part
NameVehicle
TypeCapacity -
Liters
(Quarts)
Brake
fluidHigh
performance
DOT 3
brake fluidAll Fill to line
in reservoir
Engine
coolantPremium
cooling
system fluidAll 10.0 (10.6)
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