Ford Everest 2006 Manual page 222

EVEREST_F8K4-10-06H_Edition1 Page224
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Engine oil viscosity, or thickness, has an effect on fuel economy and cold-weather
operation (starting and oil flow).
Low-viscosity engine oils can provide improved fuel economy and cold-weather
performance.
But high-temperature weather conditions require higher-viscosity engine oils for
satisfactory lubrication.
When choosing an oil, consider the temperature range your vehicle will operate in before
the next oil change.
Then select the recommended viscosity from this chart above.
Using oils of viscosity besides those recommended for specific temperature ranges could
result in engine damage.
qInspecting Engine Oil Level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level
surface.
2. Warm up the engine to normal
operating temperature.
3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes
for the oil to return to the sump.
4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and
reinsert it fully.
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Form No.F8K4-10-06H
CAUTION
5. Pull it out again and examine the level.
It's OK between L and F.
But if it's near or below L, add enough
oil to bring the level to F.
Don't add engine oil over F. This may
cause engine damage.
6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is
positioned properly before reinserting
the dipstick.
Full
The distance between L and F on the
OK
dipstick represents the following:
Low
L (US qt, Imp qt)
Black plate (224,1)
CAUTION
Oil capacity
2.0 (2.1, 1.8)