FORD 1999 Mustang - Manual (Page 135)

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).
• 3.8LOHV 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.
MAX MIN
MAX MIN
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