Maintenance and Specifications
7.
Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in
the designated areas for normal operating temperature.
Lowfluidlevel
Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid
level is at the bottom of the dipstick
and the outside temperatures are
DON’T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCH AREA--CHECH WHEN HOT-IDLING
above 10°C (50°F).
Correctfluidlevel
The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating
temperatures 66°C-77°C (150°F-170°F) on a level surface. The normal
operating temperature can be reached after approximately 30 km (20
miles) of driving.
The transmission fluid should be in
this range if at normal operating
temperature (66°C-77°C
DON’T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCH AREA--CHECH WHEN HOT-IDLING
[150
°F-170°F]).
Highfluidlevel
Fluid levels above the safe range
may result in transaxle failure. An
overfill condition of transmission
fluid may cause shift and/or
DON’T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCH AREA--CHECH WHEN HOT-IDLING
engagement concerns and/or possible damage.
High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition.
Adjustingautomatictransmissionfluidlevels
Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type of
fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and also in the
Lubricantspecifications section in this chapter.
Useofanon-approvedautomatictransmissionfluidmaycause
internaltransaxlecomponentdamage.
If necessary, add fluid in 250 mL (1/2 pint) increments through the filler
tube until the level is correct.
If an overfill occurs, excess fluid
should be removed by a qualified
technician.
DON’T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCH AREA--CHECH WHEN HOT-IDLING
Anoverfillconditionof
transmissionfluidmaycauseshiftand/orengagementconcerns
and/orpossibledamage.
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2004
Taurus(tau)
OwnersGuide(post-2002-fmt)
USAEnglish(fus)
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