Ford 1996 Crown Victoria Manual page 264

7. Put the dipstick back in and make sure it is
fully seated.
It may be necessary to add some oil between oil
changes. Make sure you use a CERTIFIED
engine oil of the preferred viscosity. Your
vehicle's warranty coverage may not apply if
engine damage is caused by the use of improper
engine oil.
Add engine oil through the oil filler cap
highlighted in yellow. To add oil, remove the
filler cap and use a funnel to pour oil into the
opening. Be careful not to overfill the engine.
Recheck the oil level after you finish adding oil.
Changing the Engine Oil and the Oil Filter
Change the engine oil and oil filter per the
following, whichever occurs first.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule and Record
booklet for additional information.
NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive
fluids in a responsible manner. Follow
your community's standards for
disposing of these types of fluids. Call
your local recycling center to find out
about recycling automotive fluids.
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