1998 FORD WINDSTAR oil type

Introduction
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Wheel lug nuts must be retightened to proper torque
specifications at 500 miles/800 km of new vehicle operation.
Proper torque specifications are provided in this guide. Also
retighten to proper torque specifications at 500 miles/800 km
after any wheel change or any other time the wheel lug nuts
have been loosened.
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Use only the type of engine oil that Ford recommends.See
Engine oil recommendationsin the Index. Do not use special
ªbreak-inº oils.
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Your vehicle is equipped with an Electronic Powertrain Control
Module that limits engine and/or vehicle speeds with a cut-out
mode to promote durability.
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7-1/2 pica art:0050073-D
Engine oil dipstick
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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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Put the dipstick back in and make sure it is fully seated.
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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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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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Changing the Engine Oil and the Oil Filter
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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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Lubricant Specifications
ITEMFORD
PART NAMEFORD
PART NO.FORD
SPECIFICATIONBrake Master CylinderFord High
Performance DOT3
Brake FluidC6AZ-19542-ABESA-M6C25-ADoor WeatherstripsSilicone LubricantCOAZ-19553-AAESR-M13P4-AEngine CoolantFord Premium
Cooling System FluidE2FZ-19549-AAESE-M97B44-AEngine OilMotorcraft Super
Premium 5W30XO-5W30-QSPESE-M2C153-F and
API Certification
MarkHood Latch and
Auxiliary Catch, Door
and Liftgate HingesMulti-Purpose
Grease SprayD7AZ-19584-AAESR-M1C159-A
and
ESB-M1C93-APower Steering Pump
ReservoirMotorcraft Type F
Power Steering FluidE6AZ-19582-AAESW-M2C33-FTransaxle Automatic
OverdriveMotorcraft
MERCONÒXT-2-QDX
MERCONÒWheel Bearings, RearMotorcraft Premium
Long Life GreaseXG-1-C or
XG-1-KESA-M1C75-B