Engine Oil; Checking The Engine Oil - Mercury Sable 2001 Owner's Manual

ENGINE OIL

Checking the engine oil

Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals
for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the
oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P.
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the
engine oil indicator (dipstick).
6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it
again.
• If the oil level is between the add 1QT and FULL marks or
between the MIN and MAX marks (depending on application),
the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL.
Maintenance and care
MIN
1QT
MAX
FULL
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