Maintenance and care – FORD 2001 Taurus 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.
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the
engine oil indicator (dipstick).
6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it
again.
• If the oil level is between the add 1QT and FULL marks or
between the MIN and MAX marks (depending on application),
the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL.
MAX
MIN
FULL
1QT
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