1998 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 192
1998 Ford Taurus Manual
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Filling station information Power steering fluid capacity-3.0L V6 Duratec and 3.4L V8 SHO engine Automatic transaxle capacity (AX4N)-3.0L V6 Vulcan engine Automatic transaxle capacity (AX4N)-3.0L V6 Duratec and 3.4L V8 SHO engine Automatic transaxle capacity (AX4S)-3.0L V6 Vulcan engine 1 Fill to line on reservoir. 12.8L (13.5 quarts). Use Motorcraft MERCONV ATF. 12.7L (13.4 quarts). Use Motorcraft MERCONV ATF. 11.6L (12.2. quarts). Use Motorcraft MERCONV ATF. If your engine coolant is green in color, use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid. If your engine coolant is orange in color, use Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant. Refer to Lubricant Specifications. Ensure correct automatic transmission fluid is used for a specific application. Check the container to verify the fluid is MERCON and/or MERCON V approved. Some fluids have been approved as meeting both MERCON and MERCON V requirements and will be labeled as such. Fluids labeled as meeting only MERCON or only MERCON V requirements must not be used interchangeably. DO NOT mix MERCON and MERCON V. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. Refer to your "Service Guide" to determine the correct service interval. 192