Checking the engine oil; between the ADD and FULL; marks or between the MIN and MAX marks- Page 133

1998 Ford Taurus User Manual

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ENGINE OIL

Checking the engine oil

Refer to the

9

Service Guide

9

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

Maintenance and care

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  • 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.
  • 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil indicator (dipstick).
  • 6. Wipe the indicator clean.
  • 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.