Engine Oil Dipstick; Engine Oil Check; Adding Engine Oil - Ford F-150 Owner's Manual

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK

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ENGINE OIL CHECK

1. Make sure that your vehicle is on level
ground.
2. Turn 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 PPark.
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from
engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the engine
oil level dipstick. See Under Hood
Overview (page 234). in this chapter
for location of the dipstick.
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6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the
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7.

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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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.
Put the oil level dipstick back into the
oil dipstick tube and ensure it is fully
seated.