2006 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 217

Maintenance and Specifications Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause internal transaxle component damage. If necessary, add fluid in 1/2 pint (250 mL) increments through the filler tube until the level is correct. If an overfill occurs, excess fluid should be removed by a qualified DON'T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCH AREA--CHECH WHEN HOT-IDLING technician. An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or cleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmission operation and result in damage to internal transmission components. MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 3.0L V6 Vulcan engine FA-1683 FG-1060 BXT-36R FL-400-S 3.0L FFV V6 engine FA-1683 FG-1060 BXT-36R FL-400-S Air filter element 1 Fuel filter Battery Oil filter 2 PCV valve 3 Spark plugs 1 Do not use oil-impregnated air filter elements. Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage. The customer warranty may be voided for any damage to the engine if the correct air filter element is not used. 2 The PCV valve is a critical emission component. It is one of the items listed in scheduled maintenance information and is essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system. For PCV valve replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service technician. Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the PCV valve. Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or equivalent replacement part. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not used. 217 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)