On a 2003 Ford Taurus :
Yes , there is an engine oil filter
On the 3.0 liter " Vulcan " V6 engine , the oil filter would be on the side of the engine that faces the front of the vehicle and takes the ( Motorcraft FL-400-S engine oil filter )
The 3.0 liter DOHC , Duratec V6 engine takes the ( Motorcraft FL-820-S engine oil filter )
According to the 2003 Ford Taurus Owner Guide the ( Motorcraft FL-820-S ) engine oil filter is used for the 3.0 liter - DOHC - V6 engine
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In a 2003 Ford Taurus : ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For the 3.0 liter " Vulcan " V6 engine ( includes flex fuel version ) use the ( Motorcraft FL-400-S engine oil filter ) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For the 3.0 liter DOHC " Duratec " V6 engine use the ( Motorcraft FL-820-S ) ( according to the Owner Guide )
According to the 2003 Ford Taurus Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : The 3.0 liter " Vulcan " V6 engine takes ( 4.5 quarts ) The 3.0 liter " Duratec " V6 engine takes ( 5.5 quarts )
According to the 2003 Ford Taurus Owner Guide ( 5W-20 )
According to the 2003 Ford Taurus Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : The 3.0 litre " Vulcan " V6 and it's flex fuel version take ( 4.25 litres ) The 3.0 litre " Duratec " DOHC , V6 engine takes ( 5.2 litres )