Ford 1998 Windstar, Owner'S Manual

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Oil Pressure Light
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The oil pressure light
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This light indicates the engine’s oil pressure, not the oil level.
However, if your engine’s oil level is low, it could affect the oil
pressure. The light should come on every time your ignition key
is turned to ON or START, and should go out when the engine
starts. If the light stays on or turns on while the engine is
running, you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will
cause severe engine damage.
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If you lose engine oil pressure:
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Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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Shut off the engine immediately. If you do not stop the
engine as soon as safely possible, severe engine damage
could result.
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3.
Check the engine’s oil level. (See “Checking and Adding
Engine Oil” in the Maintenance and Care chapter of this
Owner Guide.) If you do not follow these instructions, you
or others could be injured. To ensure an accurate reading,
your vehicle should be on level ground.
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If the level is low, add only as much oil as necessary before
you start the engine again. Do not overfill. Do not operate
the engine if the light is on regardless of the oil level.
Contact your nearest dealer for further service.
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Update:Fri Oct 11 10:45:38 1996