Does Taurus 2000 SE need to replace differential oil - Taurus Car Club of America : Ford Taurus Forum

q0987 · 12-08-2012, 10:51 PM

Hello all,

My car is 2000 Taurus SE.

Does the car require the replacement of differential oil?

Thank you

Breeves002 · 12-08-2012, 11:12 PM

No. The Taurus is a FWD car meaning it has no separate differential.

However replacement of the transaxle fluid and filter every 30,000 miles is necessary.

boulderdentist · 12-08-2012, 11:15 PM

Taurus is a front wheel drive vehicle with no differential so there is no differential oil to change. However I think most on this forum would be enthusiastic to change the other fluids, engine oil, power steering fluid (acutally trans fluid), coolant, brake fluid, and transaxle.

Scott

Jeff K · 12-09-2012, 08:53 AM

THE TAURUS DOES HAVE A DIFFERENTIAL, as do all other FWD cars!!!!! If it didnt, you would not be able to go around a corner without tire slip, horrible noises coming from the tires, etc. In FWD cars, the differential is integrated with the transmission, and shares its lubricant withe the trans. RWD cars have a separate differential that is serviced separately.

Remember the definition of a "differential".... it allows the driven wheels to turn at different speeds when going around a corner.

Roach · 12-09-2012, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff K

THE TAURUS DOES HAVE A DIFFERENTIAL, as do all other FWD cars!!!!! If it didnt, you would not be able to go around a corner without tire slip, horrible noises coming from the tires, etc. In FWD cars, the differential is integrated with the transmission, and shares its lubricant withe the trans. RWD cars have a separate differential that is serviced separately.

Remember the definition of a "differential".... it allows the driven wheels to turn at different speeds when going around a corner.

Exactly, the differential is part of the transmission.

Change the tranny oil, changes the "differential" oil.

q0987 · 12-09-2012, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breeves002

No. The Taurus is a FWD car meaning it has no differential.

However replacement of the transaxle fluid and filter every 30,000 miles is necessary.

I don't think my car has ever been serviced transaxle fluid and filter. I need to check it later.

Thank you

Breeves002 · 12-09-2012, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by q0987

I don't think my car has ever been serviced transaxle fluid and filter. I need to check it later.

Thank you

That is one of the most important things less oil changes that needs to be done on these cars. If you wan't your transaxle to last longer than 150k miles, you need to do a fluid and filter change every 30k miles. Some people have never changed it and have transmission problems at around 85k!

The fluid and filter change isn't a very hard job. Make SURE to use Mercon V ATF ONLY.

sousa632 · 12-09-2012, 01:09 PM

If you aren't sure if it's been changed that would mean it's probibly not been changed. Get it done and you will have at least a little more peice of mind knowing you have fresh fluid and a clean filter.

taurus505 · 12-09-2012, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boulderdentist

Taurus is a front wheel drive vehicle with no differential so there is no differential oil to change. However I think most on this forum would be enthusiastic to change the other fluids, engine oil, power steering fluid (acutally trans fluid), coolant, brake fluid, and transaxle.

Scott

Axod Axode AX4S Ford Taurus Diff Final Drive | eBay

q0987 · 12-09-2012, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breeves002

That is one of the most important things less oil changes that needs to be done on these cars. If you wan't your transaxle to last longer than 150k miles, you need to do a fluid and filter change every 30k miles. Some people have never changed it and have transmission problems at around 85k!

The fluid and filter change isn't a very hard job. Make SURE to use Mercon V ATF ONLY.

Based on your description, do you mean transmission fluid and filter change? I just got my car ATF + filter serviced(pan drop) two months ago.

I think I feel confused here

12-08-2012, 10:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
q0987 Member Member Number: 48633 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schaumburg, IL Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2000 Taurus SE V6 3.0 Liter 12Valve OHV Vulcan engine Visit: My Garage Posts: 449 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 1	Does Taurus 2000 SE need to replace differential oil Hello all, My car is 2000 Taurus SE. Does the car require the replacement of differential oil? Thank you

12-08-2012, 11:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Breeves002 The Big Cheese Member Number: 49890 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2008 Mercury Sable Premier Visit: My Garage Posts: 3,957 Trader Score: 6 reviews Rep Power: 10	No. The Taurus is a FWD car meaning it has no separate differential. However replacement of the transaxle fluid and filter every 30,000 miles is necessary. __________________ Sam 2008 Mercury Sable Premier 2012 Kia Soul Base AT 1.6GDI Moved On: 2000 Sable LS Premium Duratec View what I have for sale: HERE ENTER NOW FOR May's WAGON ONLY CAR OF THE MONTH!! *CLICK HERE* Last edited by Breeves002; 12-09-2012 at 03:25 PM.

12-09-2012, 08:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jeff K Technical Advisor Member Number: 11378 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Milwaukee, WI Visit: My Garage Posts: 4,020 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 14	THE TAURUS DOES HAVE A DIFFERENTIAL, as do all other FWD cars!!!!! If it didnt, you would not be able to go around a corner without tire slip, horrible noises coming from the tires, etc. In FWD cars, the differential is integrated with the transmission, and shares its lubricant withe the trans. RWD cars have a separate differential that is serviced separately. Remember the definition of a "differential".... it allows the driven wheels to turn at different speeds when going around a corner. __________________ 05 Taurus SEL Duratec - my daily driver 04 Taurus SES Duratec - wifes car 95 Taurus GL Vulcan winter car Toy #1 - 86 Tbird 5.0 (original owner) - LOTS of mods Toy #2 - 88 Tbird Turbo Coupe - LOTS of mods 02 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 67 Honda 450 Super Sport - completely customized

12-09-2012, 01:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
sousa632 I'll Be Watching You! Member Number: 37681 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Forked River, NJ Chapter: Northeast Drives: 01 Sable Wagon Duratec Visit: My Garage Posts: 2,361 Trader Score: 1 reviews Rep Power: 10	If you aren't sure if it's been changed that would mean it's probibly not been changed. Get it done and you will have at least a little more peice of mind knowing you have fresh fluid and a clean filter. __________________ John '01 Sable LS Premium Wagon Duratec dubbed 'The Silver Bullet' , '98 Windstar 3.8 Vote for Wagon of the Month NOW!! *CLICK HERE*

12-08-2012, 11:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
boulderdentist Member Member Number: 5051 Join Date: Mar 2005 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2000 Taurus LX 3.0 L Vulcan, FFV Visit: My Garage Posts: 211 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Taurus is a front wheel drive vehicle with no differential so there is no differential oil to change. However I think most on this forum would be enthusiastic to change the other fluids, engine oil, power steering fluid (acutally trans fluid), coolant, brake fluid, and transaxle. Scott

Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links
Ford Taurus Forum Advertisement