2.3 with gasoline straight-4 2.3 L 158 HP engine (2007.7–)
every 20000 km / 1 year
Interior filter change interval
every 20000 km / once a year
Set the valve play
every 60000 km / 3 years
Spark plug change interval
every 60000 km / 3 years
Timing chain changing interval
every 200000 km / 10 years
expand_moreTransmission oil change interval
With automated shift gearbox
every 60000 km / 3 years
Valve play test mode
every 60000 km / 3 years
To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in Ford S-Max service schedule. Regular service will extend your car live and will save you money in long term.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 Ford S-Max user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Ford warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Ford S-Max service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2012 Ford S-Max you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
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