Neglected Taurus: Need advise

[thooks]

Use SuperTech oil from Wal-Mart for 4-5 oil changes until you get the engine cleaned out.


I wouldn't be so quick to jump on the ARX, substitute a quart of MMO on your first oil change and run it for 1,000 miles. Use a good filter (Wix, Napa, Carquest, etc.)

 

[Mitch Alsup]

Do not just bleed the brake fluid. By now it is completely saturated with water. Since it is likely to be the factory fluid, flush the whole system--likely cost if you do it--about $12-$20.

 

[Woody]

I had a 97 Taurus and agree with the group on the coolant overflow tank problems. Brake fluid replacement would be highly recommended also from first hand experience with old brake fluid boiling on a hot day and shazam, no brakes! But here are my top recommendations for the Taurus: a transmission cooler and Mobil1 ATF. I'm convinced if I had done this for my Taurus I would not have the privilege of buying a rebuilt transmission.

 

[1sttruck]

"But here are my top recommendations for the Taurus: a transmission cooler and Mobil1 ATF."

At least do ATF changes. Regular ATF with Lubegard red seems to work for us so far, but I've also been doing full flushes.

 

[robbobster]

Thanks for the coninued replies, guys. Work will commence this weekend...