Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Ecoboost /3.7L; Engine Oil Check - Lincoln MKT 2017 Owner's Manual

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 3.5L
ECOBOOST /3.7L
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A MIN
B MAX

ENGINE OIL CHECK

To check the engine oil level consistently
and accurately, do the following:
1. Make sure the parking brake is on. Make
sure the transmission is in park (P) or
neutral (N).
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2. Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature.
3. Make sure that your vehicle is on level
ground.
4. Switch the engine off and wait 15 minutes
for the oil to drain into the oil pan.
Checking the engine oil level too soon
after you switch the engine off may result
in an inaccurate reading.
5. Open the hood. See Opening and
Closing the Hood (page 287).
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a
clean, lint-free cloth. See Under Hood
Overview (page 288).
7. Replace the dipstick and remove it again
to check the oil level. See Engine Oil
Dipstick (page 292).
8. Make sure that the oil level is between
the maximum and minimum marks. If the
oil level is at the minimum mark, add oil
immediately. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 357).
9. If the oil level is correct, replace the
dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
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Note: Do not remove the dipstick when the
engine is running.
Note: If the oil level is between the
maximum and minimum marks, the oil level
is acceptable. Do not add oil.
Note: The oil consumption of new engines
reaches its normal level after approximately
3,100 mi (5,000 km).
Adding Engine Oil
WARNING
Do not remove the filler cap when the
engine is running.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives
because they are unnecessary and could
lead to engine damage that may not be
covered by the vehicle Warranty.