
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Page 10-6
2005 FE350 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Supplement
10
ENGINE OIL
See General Warning on page 10-1.
Even though the low oil warning light on the dash should illuminate if the engine oil level is low, the engine oil
level should be checked monthly. The vehicle should be on a level surface when checking oil.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK
1. Remove the oil level dipstick from the oil filler tube and wipe oil from the stick
(Figure 10-3, Page 10-6)
.
See following CAUTION.
ý
CAUT ION
• Do not remove dipstick while engine is running.
2. Check oil level by fully inserting the dipstick into the oil filler tube and immediately removing it again.
3. If the oil level is at or below the low level mark on the dipstick gauge, add oil until the level is between
low and full level (safe level).
NOTE:
Properly recycle or dispose of used oil in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Figure 10-3 Engine Oil Level Check
Figure 10-4 Fuel Tank
Low
Level
Safe
Level
Full
Level
1
3
2
Remove dipstick
and clean.
Insert dipstick
until fully seated.
Oil must be in
the safe level.
VENT TUBES
TO
CARBURETOR
SHUT-OFF
VALVE
VENT