FORD 2002 Taurus v.3 - Manual (Page 217)

1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the
reservoir. It should be between the
MIN and MAX lines. Do not add
fluid if the level is within this range.
Note: The 3.0L V6 Vulcan engine
may have a different type power
steering fluid reservoir that uses a
dipstick to check fluid level. With
this application, the fluid should be
between the arrows in the FULL
HOT range. Do not add fluid if the
level is within this range. Refer to
Identifying Components in the
Engine Compartment for different
reservoir locations in this chapter.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX
lines(FULL HOT range with dipstick type reservoir). Be sure to put the
cap back on the reservoir.
MIN
MAX
FULL HOT
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