ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
A. – MIN
B. – MAX
ENGINE OIL CHECK
Note:
Check the level before starting the engine.
Note:
Make sure that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks.
1. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 10 minutes for the oil to drain into the
oil pan.
3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. Replace
the dipstick and remove it again to check the oil level.
If the level is at the MIN mark, add oil immediately.
Adding Engine Oil
Note:
Do not remove the filler cap when the engine is running.
Note:
Do not add engine oil further than the MAX mark. Oil levels above
the MAX mark may cause engine damage.
Only use oils certified for gasoline engines by the
American Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with this
trademark symbol conforms to the current engine and
emission system protection standards and fuel
economy requirements of the International Lubricants
Specification Advisory Council (ILSAC), comprised of
U.S. and Japanese automobile manufacturers.
1. Remove the filler cap.
2. Add engine oil that meets Ford specifications. See
Capacities and
Specifications
for more information.
3. Replace the filler cap. Turn it until you feel a strong resistance.
A
B
254
Maintenance
2014 MKX
(mkx)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, June 2014
USA
(fus)
