2012 FORD TAURUS mileage

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using oils defined by the American Petroleum Institute (API)
performance category of API SK or earlier (for example SJ, etc).
Edge/MKX AWD only – vehicles operating off-road in sand during high
ambient temperatures must replace the AWD PTU (All-wheel drive
Power Transfer Unit) lube every 20,000 miles (32,000 km).
Engine air filter & cabin air filter replacement:Engine air filter and
cabin air filter life is dependent on exposure to dusty and dirty
conditions. Vehicles operated in these conditions will require frequent
inspection and replacement of the engine air filter and cabin air filter.
ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD
Initial change 6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
(whichever comes first)
After initial change Every 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km)
Engine coolant change log
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running out of fuel .........306, 350
Emission control system ..........354
Engine ........................................372
cleaning ...................................322
coolant .....................................339
fail-safe cooling .......................343
idle speed control ...................337
lubrication specifications .......368
refill capacities ........................368
service points ..................330–331
Engine block heater .................241
Engine oil ..................................333
checking and adding ..............333
dipstick ....................................333
filter, specifications ................367
refill capacities ........................368
specifications ..........................368
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................240
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Fail safe cooling ........................343
Fleet MyKey programming ......109
Floor mats .........................105–106
Fluid capacities .........................368
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................274
Fuel ............................................345
calculating fuel
economy ............................21, 351
cap ...........................................347
capacity ...................................368
choosing the right fuel ...........348
detergent in fuel .....................350
filler funnel .............................350
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................345, 347, 351filter, specifications ........345, 367
fuel pump shut-off ..................282
improving fuel economy ........351
octane rating ...................349, 372
quality ......................................349
running out of fuel .........306, 350
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................345
Fuses ..........................................282
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Garage door opener ..................101
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............347
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................351
Gauges .........................................17
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Hazard flashers .........................281
Headlamps ...................................62
aiming ........................................67
autolamp system .......................62
bulb specifications ....................71
daytime running lights .............66
flash to pass ..............................66
high beam .................................63
replacing bulbs .........................71
turning on and off ....................62
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...........................51, 54, 57
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................101
Hood ..........................................329
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Ignition ...............................235, 372
Index
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