According to the 2001 Ford Taurus Owner Guide :
For the 3.0 L " VULCAN " V6 engine / and its flex fuel version ( Motorcraft
FL-400-S engine oil filter )
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3.0 L " DURATEC " DOHC ( FL-820-S )
The 2001 Ford Taurus has overhead valves (OHV).
We have a 2001 ford Taurus it has a 3.0 v-6
Any brand of antifreeze can be used in a 2001 Ford Taurus such as Prestone. The antifreeze can be 50 50 antifreeze.
According to the 2001 Ford Taurus Owner Guide : The 3.0 " Vulcan " V6 engine ( and its flex fuel version ) take the ( Motorcraft FL-400-S engine oil filter ) The 3.0 " Duratec " Dual Over Head Cam , V6 engine takes the ( Motorcraft FL-820-S engine oil filter )
According to the 2001 Ford Taurus Owner Guide : ( 5W-20 engine oil ) is used for both the 3.0 liter Vulcan and Duratec engines
DOT ( 3 ) brake fluid
What type of motor oil for a 2008 Ford Taurus sel ========================================================== According to the 2008 Ford Taurus X Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : The 3.5 liter V6 engine takes : ( 5.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-20 )
What type of motor oil for a 2008 ford Taurus sel ========================================================== According to the 2008 Ford Taurus X Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : The 3.5 liter V6 engine takes : ( 5.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-20 )
88oC to 92oC usually the type will be a 'Waxstat'
According to the 1999 Ford Taurus owner Guide : For the 3.0 " Vulcan " V6 engine ( Motorcraft FL-400-S engine oil filter ) For the 3.0 " Duratec " V6 engine ( Motorcraft FL-820-S engine oil filter )
Most Taurus takes almost all kinds of brands: #20 on driver side #24 on passanger side
The 2003 Ford Taurus has overhead valves (OHV).