Maintenance and care – FORD 1998 Taurus User Manual
Page 133
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to the
ЉService GuideЉ for the appropriate
intervals for checking the engine oil .
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for
the oil to drain into the oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is
securely latched in P.
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully
remove the engine oil
indicator (dipstick).
6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully,
then remove it again.
• If the oil level is between the ADD and FULL
marks or between the MIN and MAX marks
(depending on application), the oil level is
acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL.
ADD 1 QT
FULL
MAX
MIN
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