Checking Engine Oil - Ford Mercury Villager 1997 Owner's Manual

Checking Engine Oil

Check the engine oil each time you fuel your vehicle.
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 Park, P .
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dip
stick).
6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then
remove it again.
If the oil level is between the L and H marks, the oil level is
acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL
If the level is below the L mark, add enough oil to raise the
level within the L-H range
Oil level above the H mark may cause engine damage.
Some oil must be removed from the engine by a service
technician.
7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated.
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