Maintenance and care – FORD 1999 Windstar User Manual

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• If the oil level is below the ADD

or MIN mark, add enough oil to
raise the level within the
ADD-FULL or within the
MIN-MAX range.

• Oil levels above the F in FULL or above the MAX mark, may cause

engine damage. Some oil must be removed from the engine by a
service technician.

7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated.

Adding engine oil

1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine
oil
in this chapter.

2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certified
engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening.

3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the
MAX mark or the letter F in FULL on the dipstick.

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