2015 FORD TAURUS transmission oil

SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
If you operate your vehicleprimarilyin any of the following conditions,
you need to perform additional maintenance as indicated. If you
occasionally operate your vehicle under any of these conditions, it is
not necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership service advisor or technician.
Perform the services shown in the following tables when specified or
within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
message appearing in the information display.
Example #1: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at
28751 miles (46270 kilometers). Perform the 30000-mile (48000
kilometer) automatic transmission fluid replacement.
Example #2: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message has notcome on,
but the odometer reads 30000 miles (48000 kilometers) (for example,
the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was reset at 25000 miles
[40000 kilometers]). Perform the engine air filter replacement.
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and perform services
listed in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance
chart.
Inspect frequently,
service as required Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km) Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km) Replace spark plugs.
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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances as inheavy commercial use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and perform services
listed in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance
chart.
Inspect frequently,
service as required Replace cabin air filter (if equipped).
Replace engine air filter.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km) Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km) Replace spark plugs.
Operating in dusty or sandy conditions such as unpaved or
dusty roads
Inspect frequently,
service as required Replace cabin air filter (if equipped).
Replace engine air filter.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km) Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and
measure tread depth.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km) or six
months Change engine oil and filter.
*
Perform multi-point inspection.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km) Change automatic transmission fluid.
*Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter
change. See the Instrument Cluster chapter.
Exclusive use of E85 (flex fuel vehicles only)
Every oil change If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular unleaded fuel.
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Booster seats ...............................22
Brakes ........................................195anti-lock ...................................196
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................196
brake warning light ................196
fluid, checking and adding ....297
fluid, refill capacities ..............358
fluid, specifications .................358
lubricant specifications ..........358
parking ....................................196
shift interlock ..........................186
trailer .......................................249
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....358
Cargo net ...................................239
CD ..............................373, 378–379
CD player ..........................371, 459
CD voice commands .................460
Cell phone use ............................15
Changing a tire .........................339
Child safety restraints ..........28, 30
Child safety seats attaching with tether straps ....30
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................36
LATCH .......................................28
Child safety seats -
booster seats ...............................22
Cleaning the touchscreen ........438
Cleaning your vehicle ...............309 engine compartment ..............311
instrument panel ....................313
interior .....................................313
plastic parts ............................310
washing ....................................309 waxing .....................................311
wheels ......................................315
wiper blades ............................312
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ..........130
Climate voice commands .........501
Clock ..................................373, 487
Collision Warning System .........233
Compass Display .......................114
Console ......................................162 overhead ..................................163
Coolant ......................................287 checking and adding ..............287
refill capacities ........................358
specifications ..........................358
Cross Traffic Alert ....................228
Cruise control ...........................212
Cupholder(s) .............................155
Customer Assistance ................257 Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................368
Getting roadside assistance ...257
Getting the service you
need .........................................263
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................269
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................267
D
Defrost ...............130–131, 133, 135 rear window ............................139
Dipstick automatic transmission
fluid ..................................292–293
engine oil .................................286
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