Ford Taurus Service Manual: Engine System - General Information

Engine
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Specifications, Description and Operation, Diagnosis and Testing
SPECIFICATIONS Material DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Engine NOTICE: When repairing engines, all parts must be contamination free. If contamination/foreign material is present when repairing an eng ...

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Driving through water
WARNING: Drive through water in an emergency only, and not as part of normal driving. WARNING: Engine damage can occur if water enters the air filter. Note: Driving through deep water may allow water into the transmission or air intake and can cause internal vehicle damage or cause it to stall. ...

Cleaning the interior
WARNING: Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle’s safety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing. WARNING: On vehicles equipped with seat-mounted airbags, do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents. Such products could contaminate the side airbag system a ...

General Procedures
Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding Special Tool(s) Material Draining With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to Section 100-02.  WARNING: Always allow the engine to cool before opening the cooling system. Do not unscrew the coolant pressure relief ...