Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter- Page 208

Adding Engine Oil

WARNINGS

Only add oil when the engine is cold.
If the engine is hot, wait 10 minutes
for the engine to cool down.

Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is running.

1.

Remove the engine oil filler cap.

2. Add engine oil that meets Ford

specifications.  See 

Capacities and

Specifications

 (page 265).

3. Replace the engine oil filler cap. Turn

it until you feel a strong resistance.

Note:

Do not add oil further than the

maximum mark. Oil levels above the
maximum mark may cause engine damage.

Note:

Soak up any spillage with an

absorbent cloth immediately.

CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
AND OIL FILTER

WARNINGS

Prolonged and repeated skin contact
with mineral oil will result in the
removal of natural fats from the skin,

leading to dryness, irritation and dermatitis.
In addition, used engine oil contains
potentially harmful contaminants, which
may cause skin cancer. If skin contact
occurs, wash the area thoroughly with
soap or skin cleanser and water
immediately.

Do not dispose of engine oils or oil
filters in the household refuse or the
public sewage system. Use an

authorized waste disposal facility.

Do not remove the oil pan drain plug
when the engine is running.

WARNINGS

Do not remove the oil filter when the
engine is running.

1.

Remove the oil pan drain plug and wait
for the oil to drain into a suitable
container.

2. Renew the oil filter.

3. Reinstall the oil pan drain plug.

4. Refill the engine with new oil that

meets Ford specifications.  See

Capacities and Specifications

 (page

265).

Note:

Do not add oil further than the

maximum mark. Oil levels above the
maximum mark may cause engine damage.

Note:

Soak up any spillage with an

absorbent cloth immediately.

5. Reset the Intelligent Oil Life Monitor.

See 

Oil Change Indicator Reset

(page 206).

Engine Lubrication for Severe
Service Operation

The following conditions define severe
service operation. The Intelligent Oil Life
Monitor will determine engine oil and oil
filter change intervals.
•

Frequent or extended idling.

•

Frequent low-speed operation at
25 mph (40 km/h) or less.

•

Frequent severe dust condition
operation.

•

Frequent off-road operation.

•

Sustained ambient temperatures of
-9°F (-23°C) or below.

•

Sustained ambient temperatures of
100°F (38°C) or above.

•

Sustained towing operation above
1000 mi (1,600 km).

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