Checking The Engine Oil - Lincoln Town Car 1998 Owner's Manual

Maintenance and care
ENGINE OIL

Checking the 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 P (Park).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself
from engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the
engine oil level indicator
(dipstick).
MIN MAX
6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert
the indicator fully, then remove it
again.
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