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What should I change in my Ford Taurus?

What should I change in my Ford Taurus?

Now you need to change the climate control seat filters and the engine air filter to maintain optimal performance. Rolling over to 100,000 miles is a big milestone for your vehicle. Treat it to new platinum spark plugs. Also replace the carbon air filter and orange coolant.

When to replace spark plugs in Ford Taurus?

Always replace spark plugs with the engine cold. Trying to remove plugs from a hot engine can rip out the threads. Remember these engines are aluminum. Remove the ignition coil electrical connector.

When to replace the seat belts in a Ford Taurus?

The climate control seat filters will also need to be replaced as well as the engine air filter. If you have not already, within the last 100,000 miles, now’s the time to replace the drive belts. By keeping your Taurus maintained according to the maintenance schedule, you will extend the life of the vehicle and keep it running efficiently.

When to change the air filter on a Ford Taurus?

At 20,000 miles it’s time to change the carbon air filter if your Taurus has one equipped. Also perform the standard multi-point inspection, which should be done with every oil change and maintenance service. At this point you will want to change the climate control seat filters if equipped as well as the engine air filter.

Is the Ford Taurus reliable after 171, 000 miles?

It has 171,000 miles and it still runs good. i say it is pretty reliable. And it does make a dfference if a 2001 or a 2006 has the same high mileage, out of the 2, the 2001 is more reliable because the miles wasn’t put on the vehicle as fast as the 2006 vehicle. 31 people found this helpful. It all depends on the year, and the engine.

What to do when your Taurus goes over 100, 000 miles?

Rolling over to 100,000 miles is a big milestone for your vehicle. Treat it to new platinum spark plugs. Also replace the carbon air filter and orange coolant. Do not forget to inspect the drive belts for wear and replace if needed. Inspect the drive belts if they were not replaced at the last maintenance service.

When to replace carbon air filter in Taurus?

Replace your carbon air filter when you reach 40,000 miles. Again, replace the carbon air filter, the climate control seat filters, and the engine air filter at 60,000 miles. It’s time to replace that carbon air filter again when you have driven 80,000 miles.

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