2003 Ford Taurus Owners Manual

Maintenance and Specifications
Adding engine oil
1.
Check the engine  oil. For instructions,  refer toCheckingtheengine
oil in this  chapter.
2.
If the engine  oil level is  not within the normal  range, add only  certified
engine oil of  the recommended viscosity.  Remove the engine oil  filler cap
and use a  funnel to pour  the engine oil into  the opening.
3.
Recheck the engine  oil level. Make  sure the oil level  is not above  the
MAX mark or  the letter F  in FULL on the  engine oil level  indicator
(dipstick).
4.
5.
Install the indicator  and ensure it  is fully seated.
Fully install the  engine oil filler  cap by turning the  filler cap clockwise
until it stops.
Toavoidpossibleoilloss,DONOToperatethevehiclewiththe
engineoillevelindicatorand/ortheengineoilfillercapremoved.
Engine oil and filter  recommendations
Look for this  certification
trademark.
SAE5W-20engineoilisrecommended.
Only use oilsCertified   For Gasoline  Enginesby the American
Petroleum Institute (API).  Use Motorcraft or  an equivalent oil meeting
Ford specification WSS-M2C153H.SAE5W-20oilprovidesoptimum
fueleconomyanddurabilityperformancemeetingall
requirementsforyourvehiclesengine.
Do not use  supplemental engine oil  additives, oil treatments or  engine
treatments. They are  unnecessary and could,  under certain conditions,
lead to engine  damage which is  not covered by your  warranty.
Change your engine  oil and filter  according to the appropriate  schedule
listed in the  scheduled maintenance guide.
Ford production and  aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil  filters are designed for
added engine protection  and long life.  If a replacement oil  filter is used
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CategoriesFord Manuals, Ford Taurus Manuals
Model Year2003
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