1998 FORD WINDSTAR oil dipstick

Maintenance and Care
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Engine oils with anSAE 5W-30viscosity arePREFERREDfor
your vehicle. They provide the best engine performance, fuel
economy and engine protection for all climates down to-15ÊF
(-26ÊC).
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[MC05000(ALL)03/96]
Synthetic engine oils which are CERTIFIED and of the preferred
viscosity may be used in your engine. The engine oil and oil
filter must still be changed according to the maintenance
schedule.
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[MC05100(ALL)01/96]
Checking and Adding Engine Oil
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[MC05200(ALL)01/96]
Since the proper amount of engine oil is important for safe
engine operation, check the oil using the dipstick each time you
put fuel in your vehicle. Remember the engine must be off, the
oil must be warm and the vehicle must be parked on level
ground.
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[MC05300(ALL)01/96]
Checking the engine oil level:
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[MC05400(ALL)01/96]1.
Turn the engine off after it has warmed up and allow a few
minutes for the engine oil to drain back into the oil pan.
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[MC05500(ALL)01/96]2.
Set the parking brake, making sure the gearshift is securely
latched in P (Park).
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[MC05600(ALL)01/96]3.
Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
[MC05700(ALL)01/96]4.
Locate the dipstick labelled ªEngine Oilº and carefully pull it
out of the engine.
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[MC05800(ALL)01/96]5.
Wipe the dipstick clean and put it back into position, making
sure it is fully seated.
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7-1/2 pica art:0050073-D
Engine oil dipstick
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[MC06000(ALL)01/96]6.
Carefully, pull the dipstick out again. If the oil level is below
the ªADD 1 QT.º line, add engine oil as necessary. If the oil
level is beyond the letter ªFº in FULL, engine damage or
high oil consumption may occur and some oil must be
removed from the engine.
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[MC06100(ALL)01/96]7.
Put the dipstick back in and make sure it is fully seated.
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[MC06200(ALL)01/96]
It may be necessary to add some oil between oil changes. Make
sure you use a CERTIFIED engine oil of the preferred viscosity.
Your vehicle's warranty coverage may not apply if engine
damage is caused by the use of improper engine oil.
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[MC06300(ALL)09/96]
Add engine oil through the oil filler cap highlighted in yellow.
To add oil, remove the filler cap and use a funnel to pour oil
into the opening. Be careful not to overfill the engine. Recheck
the oil level after you finish adding oil.
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[MC06400(ALL)01/96]
Changing the Engine Oil and the Oil Filter
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[MC06500(ALL)05/96]
Refer to theMaintenance Schedulebooklet for additional
information.
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NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a
responsible manner. Follow your community's
standards for disposing of these types of fluids. Call
your local recycling center to find out about recycling
automotive fluids.
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Compact disc player (see Electronic sound system) . . . 30, 36
Compact disc radio (see Electronic sound system)..... 30
Console, description.................. 121
Controls, mirrors................... 117
Coolant (see Engine coolant).............. 282
checking and adding................ 282
drain and flush................... 286
preparing for storage................ 328
proper solution................... 284
refill capacities................... 324
specifications..................283, 325
temperature gauge.................. 22
warnings...................... 282
Cupholder(s)...................... 90
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.)......... 332
Customer Assistance Centre, Ford of Canada...... 339
D
Daytime running light system.............. 88
Defrost
rear window..................... 83
windshield...................... 71
Dipstick....................... 277
automatic transaxle fluid............... 289
engine oil..................... 277
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)............. 268
Dispute Settlement Board............... 334
Doors........................ 108
door ajar warning light................ 17
lubricant specifications................ 325
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Engine
does not start.................... 235
fuel injected engine, starting............. 205
fuel pump shut-off switch.............. 235
preparing to start.................. 205
service points.................... 273
storing your vehicle...............326±327
Engine block heater.................. 208
Engine coolant.................... 282
checking and adding................ 282
checking hoses................... 286
disposal..................278, 285, 290
drain and flush................... 286
preparing for storage................ 328
proper solution.............278, 284±285, 290
recovery reservoir................273, 282
specifications.................... 325
temperature gauge.................. 22
Engine coolant temperature gauge............ 22
Engine fan...................... 269
Engine oil...................... 276
changing oil and oil filter.............. 278
checking and adding................ 277
dipstick...................... 277
disposal..................278, 285, 290
engine oil pressure warning light............ 16
filter, specifications................. 323
refill capacities................... 324
specifications.................... 276
synthetic oil..................276±277
ªbreak-inº oils................... 4±5
viscosity....................276±277
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Index
N
New vehicle break-in.................. 4
O
Odometer........................ 23
description...................... 23
trip odometer..................... 23
Oil filter....................... 278
Oil (see Engine oil).................. 276
Oil viscosity...................... 276
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system.......... 310
Overdrive....................... 218
Overseas offices.................... 337
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system........ 128
Parking brake
operation...................... 214
warning light................. 11,18,143
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)............... 323
PCV valve, specifications................ 323
Power door locks................... 112
Power features
door locks..................... 112
lumbar support................... 137
mirrors.....................117±118
seats........................ 136
windows...................... 113
Power steering
dipstick...................... 286
driving with power steering............. 215
fluid, checking and adding.............. 286
fluid, specifications................. 325
servicing...................... 215
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