Special operating conditions, Scheduled maintenance – FORD 2011 Taurus v.3 User Manual

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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS

If you operate your vehicle primarily in one of the more demanding
conditions listed below, you will need to have some items maintained
more frequently. If you only occasionally operate your vehicle under
these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additional
maintenance. For specific recommendations, see your dealership service
advisor or technician.

Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier

As required – Change engine oil and filter as indicated by message

center and perform services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart

Inspect frequently, service as

required

– See axle maintenance items under

Exceptions

Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) – Change automatic transmission fluid (except 6R80

transmission)

Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) – Change manual transmission fluid

Perform the services noted in the preceding table at the specified
time/mileage (km) period either within 3,000 miles (4,800 km) of the
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing in the message center or
when the time/mileage (km) reading indicates service is due.

Example #1: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at
28,751 miles (46,270 km); perform the 30,000 mile (48,000 km)
automatic transmission fluid replacement.

Example #2: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message has not come on
but the odometer reads 30,000 miles (48,000 km); perform the engine air
filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ was reset at
25,000 miles [40,000 km].)

Scheduled Maintenance

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2011 Taurus
Owners Guide, 3rd Printing
USA
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