2008 Ford Taurus Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 42

SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in one of the more demanding Special Operating Conditions listed below, you will need to have some items maintained more frequently. If you only occasionally operate your vehicle under these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For specific recommendations, see your Ford or Lincoln Mercury Dealership Service Advisor or Technician. Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier Every 5,000 miles Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Every 5,000 miles or 6 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect and lubricate U-joints Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid (not required on 6R60/6R75/TorqShift transmissions) Replace wheel bearing grease and grease seals on 4x2 wheel bearings (if non-sealed bearings) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid As required Change manual transmission fluid Inspect and lubricate U-joints 42 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)