Ford 1998 Taurus User Manual download pdf (Page 143)

2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the

parking brake.

3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on

the brake pedal, start the engine and move the

gearshift lever through all of the gear ranges. Allow

sufficient time for each gear to engage.

4. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the

engine running.

5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean,

dry lint free rag.

6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in

the filler tube.

7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level.

The fluid should be in the designated areas for

normal and room temperature.

Low fluid level

Do not drive the

vehicle if the fluid level

is at the bottom of the

dipstick and the outside temperatures are above

10°C (50°F).

Correct fluid level

The transmission fluid should be checked at normal

operating temperatures 66°C-77°C (150°F-170°F) on

a level surface. The normal operating temperature

can be reached after approximately 30 km (20

miles) of driving.

The transmission fluid

should be in this range

if at normal operating

temperature (66°C-77°C [150°F-170°F]).

DON’T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCH AREA--CHECH WHEN HOT-IDLING

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Ford 1998 Taurus User Manual Page 143