The 2000 Ford Taurus has A4-speed automatic transmission that needs Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid or any Mercon V fluid. The capacity for the car iS4 liters of power steering fluid. The fluid is hydraulic fluid that transmits the power in the steering system. Or in layman's terms it will help You to turn the wheels, without it You wouldn't be able to turn the wheels as easy. You should change the fluid every 75,000 to 100,000 miles or every two years, whichever comes first. A mechanic can easily check to see if it needs changed whenever You are getting other work done. To get a change done it costs about $110 to $130 in labor costs.
Anthony J.
April 9, 2020
The 2000 ford taurus power steering fluid reservoir is on the right side of the engine
Tammy D.
April 9, 2020
The 2000 ford taurus power steering fluid type is: xt-2-qdx /mercon.
The capacity for Ford Taurus AX4N transmission and front differential called trans axle has to be filled with 6 quarts of Mercon V and maybe 6 1/2 quart and don't need steering fluid to the transmission using red gear oil automatic like gear oil. Steering pump like thinner oil vicosjty because steering would require DOT 3 color red fluid. The. Transmission not recommended for DOT 3 because transmission oil and motor oil is producing white smoke if too hot. Dot 4 or transmission fluid or steering fluid does not produce the smoke.
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