1998 Ford Taurus Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 27

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Owner maintenance checks u Check automatic transaxle PARK function. u Check parking brake. u Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air conditioning system after use is normal). AT LEAST MONTHLY: u Check the tire pressure - check tires when cold, not after a long drive. u Check coolant level in the coolant recovery reservoir. u Check the operation of all exterior lamps, including the brake lamps, turn signals and hazard warning flashers. AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR: (I.E., EVERY SPRING AND FALL) u Check radiator, heater and air-conditioning hoses for leaks or damage. u Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Check and replace worn wiper blades. u Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts. u Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps. u Check headlamp alignment. u Check the lap-shoulder belts for wear and function. u Check air pressure in the spare tire. u Inspect halfshaft dust boots. 27

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Check automatic transaxle PARK function.
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Check parking brake.
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Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water
dripping from the air conditioning system after
use is normal).
AT LEAST MONTHLY:
❑
Check the tire pressure - check tires when cold,
not after a long drive.
❑
Check coolant level in the coolant recovery
reservoir.
❑
Check the operation of all exterior lamps,
including the brake lamps, turn signals and
hazard warning flashers.
AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR:
(I.E., EVERY SPRING AND FALL)
❑
Check radiator, heater and air-conditioning hoses
for leaks or damage.
❑
Check windshield washer spray and wiper
operation. Check and replace worn wiper blades.
❑
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
❑
Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
❑
Check headlamp alignment.
❑
Check the lap-shoulder belts for wear and
function.
❑
Check air pressure in the spare tire.
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Inspect halfshaft dust boots.
Owner maintenance checks
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