2013 Ford Taurus Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 388

Scheduled Maintenance 387 Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy commercial use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery) As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and perform services listed in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart. Inspect frequently, Replace cabin air filter (if equipped). service as required Replace engine air filter. Every 30000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid (48000 km) (except Focus). Every 60000 miles Replace spark plugs. (96000 km) Operating in dusty or sandy conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads Inspect frequently, Replace cabin air filter (if equipped). service as required Replace engine air filter. Every 5000 miles Inspect the wheels and related components for (8000 km) abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag. Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth. Change engine oil and filter.* Every 5000 miles (8000 km) or Perform multi-point inspection. six months Every 30000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid (48000 km) (except Focus). Every 50000 miles Change manual transmission fluid. (80000 km) Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor® after each engine oil and filter change. See 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. * 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)