2012 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 395

Scheduled Maintenance Perform the services in the preceding table when specified or within 3,000 miles (4,800 km) of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing in the message center. 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].) Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads Inspect frequently, Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) service as required Replace engine air filter Every 5,000 miles Inspect the wheels and related components for (8,000 km) abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth Every 5,000 miles Change engine oil and filter (8,000 km) or 6 months Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid (except (48,000 km) Focus) Every 50,000 miles Change manual transmission fluid (80,000 km) Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter change; refer to the Instrument Cluster chapter Exclusive use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles only) Every oil change If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular unleaded fuel 395 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)