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The API Certification Mark
Never
use:
❑
“Non-Detergent” oils
❑
Oils labeled API SA, SB, SC, SD, SE, SF or SG
❑
Additional engine oil additives, oil treatments
or engine treatments
For vehicles with 5.8L engines
Engine oils with an
SAE 5W-30
viscosity are
PREFERRED
for your vehicle. They provide the
best engine performance, fuel economy and
engine protection for all climates down to -15˚F
(-25˚C).
Synthetic engine oils which are CERTIFIED and
of the preferred viscosity may be used in your
engine. The engine oil and oil filter must still be
changed according to the maintenance schedule.
For vehicles with 5.0L engines
Engine oils with an
SAE 10W-30
viscosity are
PREFERRED
for your vehicle which provide the
best engine protection for all climates down to
-5˚F (-20˚C). SAE 5W-30 engine oils may also be
used down to -15˚F (-25˚C).
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Synthetic engine oils which are CERTIFIED and
of the preferred viscosity may be used in your
engine. The engine oil and oil filter must still be
changed according to the maintenance schedule.
Checking and Adding Engine Oil
Since the proper amount of engine oil is
important for safe engine operation, check the oil
using the dipstick each time you put fuel in
your vehicle. Remember the engine must be off,
the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be
parked on level ground.
Checking the engine oil level:
1.
Turn the engine off after it has warmed up
and allow a few minutes for the engine oil
to drain back into the oil pan.
2.
Set the parking brake, making sure that the
gearshift is securely latched in P (Park)
(automatic transmission) or 1 (First) (manual
transmission).
3.
Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine
heat.
4.
Locate the engine oil dipstick (highlighted in
yellow) and carefully pull it out of the
engine.
5.
Wipe the dipstick clean and put it back into
position, making sure it is fully seated.
Engine oil dipstick
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6.
Carefully, pull the dipstick out again. If the
oil level is below the “ADD 1 QT.” line, add
engine oil as necessary. If the oil level is
beyond the letter “F” in FULL, engine
damage or high oil consumption may occur
and some oil must be removed from the
engine.
7.
Put the dipstick back in and make sure it is
fully seated.
It may be necessary to add some oil between oil
changes. Make sure you use a CERTIFIED
engine oil of the preferred viscosity. Your
vehicle’s warranty coverage may not apply if
engine damage is caused by the use of improper
engine oil.
Add engine oil through the oil filler cap
highlighted in yellow. To add oil, remove the
filler cap and use a funnel to pour oil into the
opening. Be careful not to overfill the engine.
Recheck the oil level after you finish adding oil.
Change the engine oil and oil filter
per the
following, whichever occurs first.
Oil change intervals
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NOTE:
Idling the engine for extended periods
will accumulate more hours of use on
your vehicles than is actually indicated
by the mileage odometer.
Consequently, the odometer reading
can be often misleading when
determining the right time to change
your engine oil and filter.
If you are using your Ford vehicle in a manner
which allows it to remain stationary while the
engine is running for long periods (door to door
delivery, taxi, police, power/utility company
trucks, or similar duty), then Ford recommends
you increase the frequency of oil and filter
changes to an interval equivalent to 200
ENGINE HOURS of use. Since most vehicles are
not equipped with hourmeters, it may be
necessary for you to approximate your idle time
and plan oil/filter changes accordingly.
Refer to the
Maintenance Schedule and Record
booklet for additional information.
NOTE:
Always dispose of used automotive
fluids in a responsible manner. Follow
your community’s standards for
disposing of these types of fluids. Call
your local recycling center to find out
about recycling automotive fluids.
R
WARNING
Continuous contact with USED motor oil
has caused cancer in laboratory mice.
Protect your skin by washing with soap and
water.
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