2009 FORD TAURUS engine oil capacity

MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Items CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Brake fluidBetween MAX and
MIN on reservoirMotorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1-C /
WSS-M6C62-A or
WSS-M6C65-A1
Door latch, hood latch,
auxiliary hood latch,
seat tracks, trunk and
liftgate latches— Multi-Purpose GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 /
ESA-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft Penetrating
and Lock LubricantXL-1 /
None
Automatic transmission
fluid10.0 quarts
(9.5L)
1
Motorcraft
MERCONVATF
2
XT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Rear differential (AWD)
fluid2.4 pints (1.15L)Motorcraft SAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle
LubricantXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
Power Transfer Unit
(PTU) fluid (AWD)
5
18 ounces (0.53L)Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
Synthetic Rear Axle
LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
Engine oil 5.5 quarts (5.2L)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
3
XO-5W20-QSP (US)
CXO-5W20- LSP12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A and API
Certification Mark
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Items CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Engine coolant11.1 quarts
(10.5L)Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
with bittering agent
(yellow-colored)
4
VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Power steering fluidBetween MAX and
MIN on reservoirMotorcraft
MERCONVATFXT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Windshield washer fluidTop-off fluid as
neededMotorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
Fuel tank20.5 gallons
(77.6L) AWD,
PZEV AWD and
PZEV FWD——
20.0 gallons
(75.7L) (FWD)
1Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.2Automatic transmissions that require MERCONV should only use MERCONV fluid. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationto determine the correct service interval. Use of any fluid
other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.3Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the
requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.4Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.5See your authorized dealer for fluid level checking or filling.
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storage .....................................262
Jump-starting your vehicle ......270
K
Keyless entry system ...............138
autolock ...................................125
keypad .....................................138
locking and unlocking doors ..139
programming entry code .......138
Keys ...................................123, 141
positions of the ignition .........229
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................82
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................87
daytime running light ...............84
fog lamps ...................................83
headlamps .................................82
headlamps, flash to pass ..........84
instrument panel, dimming .....84
interior lamps .....................86, 88
replacing bulbs .............88–89, 92
LATCH anchors .........................190
Liftgate ......................................133
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........235
Load limits .................................220
Locks
autolock ...................................125
childproof ................................129
doors ........................................125
Lubricant specifications ...........324
Lug nuts ....................................269
Lumbar support, seats .............146
M
Message center .........................111english/metric button .............117
system check button ..............116
warning messages ...................118
Mirrors .................................99–100
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................99
fold away .................................101
heated ......................................101
programmable memory ..........133
side view mirrors (power) .....100
Moon roof ..................................107
Motorcraft parts ........291, 307, 323
N
Navigation system .......................73
O
Octane rating ............................311
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................296
Overdrive ...................................242
P
Parking brake ............................235
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....323
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................155
Power adjustable foot pedals ...101
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................259
Power door locks ......................125
Power mirrors ...........................100
Power point .................................96
Power steering ..........................240
fluid, checking and adding ....319
fluid, refill capacity ................324
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