Adding engine oil, Engine coolant check, Electric vehicles – FORD 2013 Transit Connect v.2 User Manual

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Adding Engine Oil

Note: Do not remove the filler cap when the engine is running.

Note: Do not add engine oil further than the MAX mark. Oil levels above
the MAX mark may cause engine damage.

Only use oils certified for gasoline engines by the
American Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with this
trademark symbol conforms to the current engine
and emission system protection standards and fuel
economy requirements of the International Lubricants
Specification Advisory Council (ILSAC), comprised of
U.S. and Japanese automobile manufacturers.

1. Remove the filler cap.

2. Add engine oil that meets Ford specifications. See Capacities and
Specifications for more information.

3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the
normal operating range on the engine oil level dipstick.

4. Install the dipstick and ensure it is fully seated.

5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise
until three clicks are heard or until the cap is fully seated.

ENGINE COOLANT CHECK

Electric vehicles

For specific information on the Transit Connect Electric, refer to the
Azure Dynamics TC-E Owner’s Guide Supplement.

Checking the Engine Coolant

When the engine is cold, check the concentration and level of the engine
coolant at the intervals listed in the Scheduled Maintenance Information.

Note: Make sure that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks on
the coolant reservoir.

Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. The level may extend beyond the
MAX mark.

Note: If the level is at the MIN mark, below the MIN mark, or empty,
add coolant immediately. See Adding Engine Coolant in this chapter.

The coolant concentration should be maintained within 48% to 50%, which
equates to a freeze point between -30°F (-34°C) and -34°F (-37°C).

Maintenance

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

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