Items Capacity
Ford Part Name or
equivalent
Ford Part Number /
Ford Specification
Engine coolant
11.1 quarts
(10.5L)
Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
with bittering agent
(yellow-colored)
4
VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Power steering fluid
Between MAX and
MIN on reservoir
Motorcraft MERCON威 V
ATF
X T-5-QM /
MERCON威 V
Windshield washer fluid
Top- off fluid as
needed
Motorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
Concentrate
ZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
Fuel tank
20.5 gallons
(77.6L) AWD,
PZEV AWD and
PZEV FWD
——
20.0 gallons
(75.7L) (FWD)
1
Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
2
Automatic transmissions that require MERCON威 V should only use MERCON威 V fluid or fluid that
is specified dual usage MERCON威/MERCON威 V. Refer to scheduled maintenance information to
determine the correct service interval. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may
cause transmission damage.
3
Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the
requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.
4
Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
5
See your authorized dealer for fluid level checking or filling.
2008 Taurus (tau)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
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