ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
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B
MIN
A
MAX
B
ENGINE OIL CHECK
1.
Make sure that your vehicle is on level
ground.
2. Switch the engine off and wait 15
minutes for the oil to drain into the oil
pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the
gearshift is in park (P).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from
engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the engine
oil level dipstick. See
Under Hood
Overview
(page 301).
6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the
dipstick fully, then remove it again.
•
If the oil level is between the lower
and upper holes, the oil level is
acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL.
•
If the oil level is below the lower
hole, add enough oil to raise the
level within the lower and upper
holes.
•
Oil levels above the upper hole may
cause engine damage. Some oil
must be removed from the engine
by an authorized dealer.
7.
Put the oil level dipstick back into the
oil dipstick tube and ensure it is fully
seated.
Adding Engine Oil
Note:
Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is running.
Note:
Do not remove the engine oil level
dipstick when the engine is running.
Note:
Do not add oil further than the MAX
mark. Oil levels above the MAX mark may
cause engine damage.
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F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Fourth Printing
Maintenance