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Maintenance and specifications – FORD 2004 Taurus v.3 User Manual

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Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be
void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not
used.

Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.

REFILL CAPACITIES

Fluid

Ford Part
Name

Application

Capacity

Brake fluid

Motorcraft
High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
Fluid

All

Between MAX
and MIN on
reservoir

Engine
coolant

1

Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)

3.0L V6 Vulcan
engine

11.0L
(11.6 quarts)

3.0L V6 Duratec
engine

10.0L
(10.6 quarts)

Engine oil
(includes filter
change)

2

Motorcraft SAE
5W-20
Premium
Synthetic
Blend Motor
Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium
Motor Oil
(Canada)

3.0L V6 Vulcan
engine

4.25L (4.5 quarts)

3.0L V6 Duratec
engine

5.7L (6.0 quarts)

Fuel tank
capacity

N/A

All vehicles

68.1L
(18.0 gallons)

2004 Taurus (tau)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English
(fus)

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