2005 FORD TAURUS oil capacities

Maintenance and Specifications 187
Engine compartment 189
Engine oil 192
Battery 196
Fuel information 203
Tire Information 219
Part numbers 231
Refill capacities 232
Lubricant specifications 234
Accessories 241
Index 243
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Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid Motorcraft
High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Between MAX
and MIN on
reservoir
Engine
coolant
1Motorcraft
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)
2
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20
Premium
Synthetic
Blend Motor
Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium
Motor Oil
(Canada)3.0L V6 Vulcan
engine4.25L (4.5 quarts)
3.0L V6 Duratec
engine5.7L (6.0 quarts)
Fuel tank
capacityN/A All vehicles 68.1L (18.0
gallons)
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONt
AT F3.0L V6 Vulcan
engineFill to line on
dipstickFill to line
on reservoir
3.0L V6 Duratec
engineFill to line on
reservoir
Maintenance and Specifications
232

instrument panel ....................184
interior .....................................184
interior trim ............................185
plastic parts ............................183
washing ....................................181
waxing .....................................181
wheels ......................................182
wiper blades ............................184
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............26
Clock adjust
AM/FM Stereo ...........................15
AM/FM/CD .................................19
AM/FM/Tape ..............................16
Compass, electronic ....................61
calibration .................................61
set zone adjustment .................61
Console ........................................67
Controls
power seat .................................90
Coolant
checking and adding ..............198
refill capacities ................202, 232
specifications ..................234±235
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................51
Customer Assistance ................150
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................186
Ford Extended Service Plan .174
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............178
Getting roadside assistance ...150
Getting the service
you need .................................172
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................179
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................174Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............177
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................30
Defrost
rear window ..............................28
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................216
engine oil .................................192
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........234
Driving under special
conditions ..................................141
through water .........................142
E
Electronic message center .........58
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................165
Emergency Flashers .................151
Emission control system ..........212
Engine ................................235±236
cleaning ...................................182
coolant .....................................198
idle speed control ...................196
lubrication specifications 234±235
refill capacities ........................232
service points ..................189±190
starting after a collision .........151
Engine block heater .................133
Engine oil ..................................192
checking and adding ..............192
dipstick ....................................192
filter, specifications ........195, 231
Index
244