Special Operating Conditions - Ford TAURUS 2013 Owner's Manual

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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS

If you operate your vehicle primarily in 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 not come on,
but the odometer reads 30000 miles (48000 kilometers); perform the
engine air filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor® was reset
at 25000 miles [40000 kilometers].)
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
As required
Inspect frequently,
service as required
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)
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Scheduled Maintenance
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display and perform services listed
in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart.
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Change automatic transmission fluid
(except Focus).
Change manual transmission fluid.