Maintenance and care – FORD 2000 Mustang User Manual

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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).
• 3.8L OHV V6 engine

• 4.6L SOHC V8
engine

6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully,
then remove it again.
• If the oil level is between the MIN—MAX

marks, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD
OIL.

• If the oil level is below the MIN mark, add enough

oil to raise the level within the MIN—MAX range.

MAX

MIN

MAX

MIN

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