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Changing the Engine Oil and the Oil Filter
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet for
recommended intervals.
Follow these directions to change the engine oil and oil filter:
Turn the engine off after it has warmed up.
1.
Protect yourself from engine heat and the engine oil being
2.
drained.
Remove the oil pan drain plug(s) and oil filter.
3.
Drain the oil into a container until flow from the drain plug
4.
hole(s) and the filter mounting area slows to a drip.
Install the drain plug(s) and a new engine oil filter according
5.
to directions on the package.
NOTE: See Refill Capacities, Motorcraft Parts and Lubrication
Specifications in this chapter for the appropriate oil
filter and engine oil refill quantity.
Remove the engine oil dipstick (highlighted in yellow) to
6.
prevent oil contamination of the engine ventilating system
while refilling.
Refill the engine with a CERTIFIED engine oil of the
7.
preferred viscosity. Start the engine and check for leaks.
Follow directions in Checking and adding engine oil to be sure
the engine is filled to the proper level.
Continuous contact with USED motor oil has caused
cancer in laboratory mice.
Protect your skin by washing with soap and water.
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