Maintenance and care – FORD 1998 Ranger User Manual

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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) (automatic transmissions) or 1 (First) (manual transmissions).

4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.

5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
• 2.5L I4 engine

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