oil capacity FORD TAURUS 1999 3.G Owners Manual

REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake
fluidHigh Per-
formance
DOT 3
Motor
Vehicle
Brake
FluidAll Fill to line
on reservoir
Engine
coolant
1Premium
Engine
Coolant3.0L V6
Vulcan
engine11.0L
(11.6
quarts)
3.0L DOHC
V6 Duratec
and
3.4L-32V V8
SHO engine10.0L
(10.6
quarts)
Engine oil
(includes
filter
change)Motorcraft
5W-30
Super
Premium
Motor Oil3.0L V6
Vulcan
engine4.25L
(4.5 quarts)
3.0L DOHC
V6 Duratec
engine5.2L
(5.5 quarts)
3.4L-32V V8
SHO engine6.1L
(6.5 quarts)
Fuel tank
capacityN/A All vehicles 60.6L
(16.0
gallons)
Capacities and specifications
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Carpet floor mats
Cleaners, waxes and polishes
Flat splash guards
Front end covers (full and mini)
Hood deflectors
Locking gas cap
Lubricants and oils
Molded splash guards
Molded vinyl floor mats
Rallye bars
Rear air deflectors
Rear decklid spoilers
Side window air deflectors
Spare tire lock
Step bumpers
Step/sill plates
Tailgate covers
Tailgate lock
Tailgate protector
Tonneau covers
Touch-up paint
Universal floor mats
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the
following information in mind when adding
accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
²When adding accessories, equipment, passengers
and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the
total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front
or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the
Safety compliance certification label). Consult
your dealer for specific weight information.
Customer assistance
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Item Information
Required fuel-3.0L V6
enginesUnleaded fuel only -
87 octane
Required fuel-3.4L SHO
V8 engineUnleaded fuel only -
91 octane
Fuel tank capacity 60.6L (16 gallons)
Engine oil capacity
(including filter
change)-3.0L V6 Vulcan
engine4.25L (4.5 quarts). Use
Motorcraft 5W30 Super
Premium Motor Oil,
Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-G.
Engine oil capacity
(including filter
change)-3.0L DOHC V6
Duratec engine5.2L (5.5 quarts). Use
Motorcraft 5W30 Super
Premium Motor Oil,
Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-G.
Engine oil capacity
(including filter
change)-3.4L V8 SHO
engine6.1L (6.5 quarts). Use
Motorcraft 5W30 Super
Premium Motor Oil,
Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-G.
Tire size and pressure Refer to Certification
Label. Inflate temporary
spare to 414 kPa (414
kPa (60 psi)).
Hood release Pull handle under the
left side of the
instrument panel.
Coolant capacity (3.0L
V6 Vulcan engine)
111.0L (11.6 quarts)
Coolant capacity (3.0L
DOHC V6 Duratec
engine and 3.4L V8 SHO
engine)
1
10.0L (10.6 quarts)
Filling station information
223