For Vehicles With 4.9L, 5.0L Or 7.5L Engines; Checking And Adding Engine Oil; Checking The Engine Oil Level - Ford Vehicle Owner's Manual

For vehicles with 4.9L, 5.0L or 7.5L engines

Engine oils with an SAE 10W-30 viscosity are
PREFERRED for your vehicle which provide the
best engine protection for all climates down to
-5˚F (-20˚C). SAE 5W-30 engine oils may also be
used down to -15˚F (-25˚C).
Synthetic engine oils which are CERTIFIED and
of the preferred viscosity may be used in your
engine. The engine oil and oil filter must still be
changed according to the maintenance schedule.

Checking and Adding Engine Oil

Since the proper amount of engine oil is
important for safe engine operation, check the oil
using the dipstick each time you put fuel in
your vehicle. Remember the engine must be off,
the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be
parked on level ground.

Checking the engine oil level:

1. Turn the engine off after it has warmed up
and allow a few minutes for the engine oil
to drain back into the oil pan.
2. Set the parking brake, making sure that the
gearshift is securely latched in P (Park)
(automatic transmission) or 1 (First) (manual
transmission).
3. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine
heat.
4. Locate the engine oil dipstick (highlighted in
yellow) and carefully pull it out of the
engine.
5. Wipe the dipstick clean and put it back into
position, making sure it is fully seated.
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