Servicing Your Explorer
Checking and Adding Engine Oil
Since the prop er am ou nt 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.
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.
2.
Set the parking brake, making sure the gearshift is secu rely
latched in P (Park) or 1 (manu al transm ission).
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 .
Engine oil dipst ick
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| Categories | Ford Explorer Manuals, Ford Manuals |
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| Document Type | Free Auto PDF Manual Download. |
| Model Year | 1996 |
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