2012 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 389

Scheduled Maintenance Normal Scheduled Maintenance At every oil change Change engine oil and filter interval as indicated Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread by the message depth center Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with dipstick); consult dealer for requirements Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped) Inspect engine cooling system strength and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect rear axle and U-joints; lubricate if equipped with grease fittings (AWD vehicles) Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints; lubricate if equipped with grease fittings Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter change; refer to the Instrument Cluster chapter Do not exceed one year or 10,000 miles (16,000 km) between service intervals 389 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)