Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or
cleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmission
operation and result in damage to internal transmission components.
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component
3.0L V6 Vulcan
engine
3.0L FFV V6
engine
3.0L DOHC V6
Duratec engine
Air filter
element
1
FA-1683
FA-1683
FA-1683
Fuel filter
FG-1060
FG-1060
FG-1060
Battery
BXT-36R
BXT-36R
BXT-36R
Oil filter
FL-400-S
FL-400-S
FL-820-S
PCV valve
2
Spark plugs
3
1
Do not use oil-impregnated air filter elements. Failure to use the correct
air filter element may result in severe engine damage. The customer
warranty may be voided for any damage to the engine if the correct air
filter element is not used.
2
The PCV valve is a critical emission component. It is one of the items
listed in the
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
and is essential to the life
and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system.
For PCV valve replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer to the
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
for the
appropriate intervals for changing the PCV valve.
Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement part. The customer warranty may be void
for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not
used.
3
For spark plug replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer to the
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
for the
appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs.
Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be
void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not
used.
Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
REVIEW COPY
2005 Sable
(sab)
, Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
(own2002)
,
Market:
USA_English
(fus)
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