Ford Ka 2008 Owner's Handbook Manual page 135

131-144 Ford KA GB 17-07-2008
ENGINE OIL fig.1-2-3
Check the oil level a few minutes (about
5) after the engine has stopped, with
the car parked on level ground.
The oil level shall be included between
the MIN and MAX marks on the
dipstick B.
The range between the MIN and MAX
levels corresponds to approximately 1
litre of oil.
If the oil level is near or even under the
MIN line, add oil through the filler A to
reach the MAX line.
Oil level shall never exceed the MAX
line.
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Engine oil consumption
The maximum engine oil consumption is
usually 400 grams every 1000 km.
When the car is new, the engine needs
to be run in, therefore the engine oil
consumption can only be considered
stabilised after the first 5,000 - 6,000
km.
IMPORTANT The oil consumption
depends on driving style and the
conditions under which the car is used.
IMPORTANT After adding or changing
the oil, let the engine turn over for a
few seconds and wait a few minutes
after turning it off before you check the
level.
WARNING
Proceed very carefully
inside the engine
compartment when the engine is
hot: risk of burns. Remember that
the fan may start up if the engine is
hot: risk of injury. Pay attention to
scarves, ties and other loose fitting
garments: they might get caught by
moving components.
Don't add any oil having
different characteristics
from those of the existing
engine oil.
The exhausted engine oil
and the replaced oil filter
contain substances that
may be dangerous for the
environment. It is advisable to have
oil and filters changed by a Ford
Dealership where they will be
disposed of according to the law.