1999 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 145
1999 Ford Taurus Manual
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Maintenance and care 3.4L-32V V8 SHO engine 9 8 1 2 3 V8 32 VALVE 7 6 5 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick Brake fluid reservoir Air filter assembly Battery Engine oil dipstick Engine oil filler cap Engine coolant reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil . 1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan. 145
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3.4L-32V V8 SHO engine
1. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
2. Brake fluid reservoir
3. Air filter assembly
4. Battery
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Engine oil filler cap
7. Engine coolant reservoir
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
9. Power steering fluid reservoir
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the
appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil .
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for
the oil to drain into the oil pan.
V8
3 2
VALVE
8
9
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2
3
4
5
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