Engine oil dipstick, Engine oil check, 176 maintenance – FORD 2013 Transit Connect v.2 User Manual

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ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK

ENGINE OIL CHECK

Refer to the Scheduled
Maintenance
information for the
appropriate intervals for checking
the engine oil.

1. Make sure the vehicle is on level
ground.

2. Turn the engine off and wait
15 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 dipstick.

6. Wipe the dipstick clean.

7. Insert the dipstick fully.

8. Remove the engine oil level dipstick.

If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks, the oil level is
acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL.

If the oil level is below the MIN mark, add enough engine oil to raise the
level within the MIN and MAX range. Refer to Adding Engine Oil in this
chapter.

9. Put the dipstick back in and ensure it is fully seated.

MIN

MAX

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Maintenance

2013 Transit Connect (tst)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, November 2012
USA
(fus)

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