2003 FORD TAURUS oil capacities

Maintenance and Specifications 165
Engine compartment 167
Engine oil 170
Battery 173
Fuel information 180
Part numbers 199
Refill capacities 200
Lubricant specifications 201
Accessories 207
Index 210
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid Motorcraft
High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Engine
coolant
1Motorcraft
Premium
Engine Coolant
(green-colored)
orMotorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)3.0L V6 Vulcan
engine11.0L (11.6
quarts)
3.0L V6 Duratec
engine10.0L (10.6
quarts)
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)Motorcraft SAE
5W-20
Premium
Synthetic
Blend Motor
Oil3.0L V6 Vulcan
engine4.25L (4.5 quarts)
3.0L V6 Duratec
engine5.2L (5.5 quarts)
Fuel tank
capacityN/A All vehicles 68.1L (18.0
gallons)
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCON
AT F3.0L V6 Vulcan
engineFill to line on
dipstickFill to line
on reservoir
3.0L V6 Duratec
engineFill to line on
reservoir
Automatic
transaxle -
4F50NMotorcraft
MERCONV
AT F3.0L V6 Vulcan
engine12.8L (13.5
quarts)
3.0L V6 Duratec
engine12.7L (13.4
quarts)
Maintenance and Specifications
200

Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............160
instrument panel ....................162
interior .............................162–163
interior trim ............................163
plastic parts ............................161
washing ....................................159
waxing .....................................159
wheels ......................................160
wiper blades ............................162
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............26
Compass, electronic ....................50
calibration .................................51
set zone adjustment .................50
Console ........................................55
Controls
power seat .................................77
Coolant
checking and adding ..............175
refill capacities ................179, 200
specifications ..................201, 203
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................52
Customer Assistance ................129
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................164
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................151
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............155
Getting roadside assistance ...129
Getting the service you
need .........................................149
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................156
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................152Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................155
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................30
Defrost
rear window ..............................28
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................193
engine oil .................................170
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........201
Driving under special
conditions ..................................122
through water .........................123
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................142
Emission control system ..........190
Engine ........................................203
cleaning ...................................160
coolant .....................................175
idle speed control ...................173
lubrication
specifications ..................201, 203
refill capacities ........................200
service points ..................167–168
starting after a collision .........130
Engine block heater .................116
Engine oil ..................................170
checking and adding ..............170
dipstick ....................................170
filter, specifications ........172, 199
recommendations ...................172
Index
211