Maintenance and care
3.
Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the
MAX hole on the engine oil level indicator (dipstick) .
4.
5.
Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated.
Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise
1/4
of a turn or until three clicks can be heard.
To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT ope rate the vehicle wit h the
engin e oil level indica tor and/or the engin e oil fille r cap remove d.
Engine Oil Recommendations
4.6L
Engin e
Look for this certification
trademark.
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended.
Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). Use Motorcraft or an equivalent oil meeting
Ford Specification WSS-M2C153–H. SAE 5W-20 oil pr ovide s opt imu m
fuel econ omy and du rabilit y pe rfor ma nce me eting all
requ ir eme nts for you r vehicle ’s engin e.
Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule
listed in the scheduled maintenance guide.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, oil treatments or engine
treatments. They are unnecessary and could, under certain conditions,
lead to engine damage which is not covered by your warranty.
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| Model Year | 2002 |
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