1996 Ford Escort Owners Manual

Engine  oils  with   an  SAE  5W-30 viscosity   are
PREFERRED   for  you r vehicle.   They  provid  e  the
best  engine   perform  ance,  fuel  econom y  and
engine   protection   for  all  climates   dow n  to  -15˚F
(-25˚C).
Synthetic   engine   oils  which  are  CERTIFIED  and
of  the  preferred   viscosity   may   be  used  in  you r
engine.   The  engine  oil  and   oil  filter  must   still  be
changed   accord ing  to  the   maintenance    sched ule.
Checking   and  Adding   Engin  e Oil
Since  the  prop er  am ount   of engine   oil  is
important    for  safe  engine   operation,   check  the   oil
using   the  dipstick   each  tim e you   put  fuel   in
you r vehicle.   Remember   the   engine  must   be  off,
the  oil  must   be  warm  and   the  vehicle   must  be
parked   on  level  grou  nd .
Checking   the  engine   oil  level:
1.
2.
Turn  the   engine  off  after   it has   warm ed  up
and  allow   a  few  minu tes  for  the  engine   oil
to  drain   back  into  the  oil  pan.
Set  the  parking   brake   fully  and   make  sure
that  the   gearshift   is secu rely  latched   in  P
(Park)  (au tom atic  transaxle)   or  1  (First)
(manu al  transaxle).
3.
4.
Op en  the  hood .  Protect  you rself  from   engine
heat.
Locate  the  engine   oil  dipstick   (highlighted    in
yellow )  and  carefu lly  pull  it  out   of the
engine.
5.
Wip e the  dipstick    clean  and  put   it  back  into
position,   making   sure  it  is  fully  seated  .
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Product Specification
CategoriesFord Escort Manuals, Ford Manuals
Document TypeUser and Operator's Vehicle Manual Guide. Free Auto PDF Manual Download
Model Year1996
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