Engine Oil Dipstick; Engine Oil Check - Ford Transit Owner's Manual

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Engine oil dipstick

D Engine oil filler cap. See Engine Oil Check (page 156).
E Brake and clutch fluid reservoir (left-hand drive). See Brake and Clutch Fluid
Check (page 157).
F Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 157).
G Power steering fluid reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid Check (page 158).
H Battery positive connection (for connecting booster cables). See Jump Starting
the Vehicle (page 138).
I Engine compartment fuse box. See Fuses (page 141).
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The filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are colored for easy identification.
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
A Minimum
B Maximum

ENGINE OIL CHECK

1. Make sure that your vehicle is on level
ground.
2. Switch off the engine and wait 10
minutes for the oil to drain into the oil
pan.
3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with
a clean, lint free cloth. Replace the
dipstick and remove it again to check
the oil level.
If the oil level is at the minimum mark, add
oil immediately. See Technical
Specifications (page 170).
Transit (TTG) Vehicles Built From: 06-01-2014, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2014, CG3612en enGBR, Edition date: 12/2013
Maintenance
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. See Engine Oil Check (page 156).
Note: Check the oil level before starting the
engine.
Note: Make sure that the oil level is
between the minimum and the maximum
marks.
Note: Do not use oil additives or other
engine treatments. Under certain conditions,
they could damage the engine.
Note: The oil consumption of new engines
reaches its normal level after approximately
3000 mi (5,000 km).
Adding Engine Oil
1.
2. Add engine oil that meets Ford
3. Replace the engine oil filler cap. Turn
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WARNINGS
Only add oil when the engine is cold.
If the engine is hot, wait 10 minutes
for the engine to cool down.
Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is running.
Remove the engine oil filler cap.
specifications. See Technical
Specifications (page 170).
it until you feel a strong resistance.