Maintenance and care – FORD 2001 Ranger User Manual

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ENGINE OIL

Checking the engine oil

Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide 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 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 transmission) or 1 (First) (manual transmission).

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

5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
• 2.3L I4 engine

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