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2000 FORD WINDSTAR

3.8L V6FWDAUTOMATICgas
16 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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Oil Change Torque Specs

for 2000 Ford Windstar 3.8L V6 · FWD
Units

6 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
2
Oil Filter (hand-tight)
Critical
13.3 lb-ft · 18 Nm
Mounting Bolts
23 lb-ft · 31 Nm
Oil Drain Plug
Critical
Use new washer each time
29 lb-ft · 39 Nm
Oil Filler Cap
Hand tight
6 lb-ft · 8 Nm
Oil Filter
Hand tight + 3/4 turn
21 lb-ft · 28 Nm
Skid Plate Bolts
If equipped
12 lb-ft · 16 Nm
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