To replace the oil pressure switch on a 3.0 Duratec DOHC engine, first, ensure the engine is cool and disconnect the battery. Locate the oil pressure switch, typically found near the oil filter on the engine block. Use a socket or wrench to carefully unscrew the old switch, then apply some oil to the threads of the new switch before installing it. Finally, reconnect the electrical connector and the battery, and check for leaks by starting the engine.
According to the 2000 Ford Taurus Owner Guide : For the 3.0 L , DOHC , " Duratec " V6 engine : With engine oil filter change : ( 5.2 litres / 5.5 U.S. quarts )
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
According to the 2001 Ford Taurus Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : The 3.0 liter DOHC , " Duratec " V6 engine uses the ( Motorcraft FL-820-S ) engine oil filter with ( 5.2 liters / 5.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-20 )
Just above the oil filter on the front of the engine block. (Very hard to get to; most people remove the oil filter and dipstuck tube to remove/replace the oil pressure switch or "sending unit.")
According to the 2007 Ford Five Hundred Owner Guide ( 6 quarts with engine oil filter change ) for the 3.0 liter DOHC Duratec V6 engine
According to the 2006 Ford Freestyle owners manual , the 3.0 L - DOHC - Duratec V6 engine takes ( 6 quarts / 5.7 liters ) WITH ENGINE OIL FILTER CHANGE
With engine oil filter change : The 3.0 liter " Vulcan " V6 engine takes ( 4.5 quarts ) The 3.0 liter DOHC " Duratec " V6 engine takes ( 5.5 quarts )
With engine oil filter change : 4.5 quarts for the 3.0 L - Vulcan - V6 engine 5.5 quarts for the 3.0 L - DOHC - Duratec - V6 engine according to the owners manual
According to the 2009 Ford Fusion Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : The 3.0 liter DOHC , Duratec engine takes ( 6.0 U.S. quarts )
According to the 2004 Ford Taurus Owner Guide : The 3.0 liter DOHC " Duratec " V6 engine takes ( 6.0 U.S. quarts with engine oil filter change ) * I'm assuming that the " Duratec " is the engine in the SES , if not , the 3.0 liter " Vulcan " V6 engine takes 4.5 U.S. quarts with engine oil filter change *
The 2004 Ford Taurus Owner Guide shows ( 5W-20 ) for the 3.0 liter Vulcan and 3.0 liter DOHC Duratec engines
Depends which engine. The 3.0L Vulcan OHV V6 engine: 4.5 quarts. The 3.0L Duratec DOHC V6 engine: 5.5 quarts.