compression ratio FORD TAURUS 2012 6.G Owners Manual

ENGINE DATA
Engine 3.5L V6 engine 3.5L V6 SHO engine
Cubic inches 214 214
FuelSeeOctane
recommendations
earlier in this chapter.SeeOctane
recommendationsearlier
in this chapter.
Firing order 1–4–2–5–3–6 1–4–2–5–3–6
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Spark plug gap0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42 mm)0.033–0.037 inch
(.84–.94 mm)
Compression
ratio10.3:1 10.0:1
Engine drivebelt routing
3.5L V6 engine
1. Short drivebelt is on first pulley groove closest to engine (except
vehicles with electric power assisted steering).
2. Long drivebelt is on second pulley groove farthest from engine.
Maintenance and Specifications
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2012 Taurus
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
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