1999 FORD MUSTANG oil dipstick

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE
COMPARTMENT
3.8L OHV V6 engine
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Power distribution box
5. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
6. Battery
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Air filter assembly
10. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick (if
equipped)
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4.6L SOHC V8 engine
1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Brake fluid reservoir
3. Power distribution box
4. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
5. Battery
6. Engine coolant reservoir
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Engine oil filler cap
9. Air filter assembly
10. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick (if
equipped)
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the
appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
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2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for
the oil to drain into the oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is
securely latched in P (Park) (automatic
transmissions) or 1 (First) (manual transmissions).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level
indicator (dipstick).
²3.8LOHV V6 engine
²4.6L SOHC V8
engine
6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully,
then remove it again.
²If the oil level isbetween the MINÐMAX
marks,the oil level is acceptable.DO NOT ADD
OIL.
MAX MIN
MAX MIN
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²If the oil level is
below the MIN mark,
add enough oil to
raise the level within
the MINÐMAX
range.
²Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine
damage. Some oil must be removed from the
engine by a service technician.
7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully
seated.
Adding engine oil
1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to
Checking the engine oilin this chapter.
2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal
range, add only certified engine oil of the
recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler
cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the
opening.
3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil
level is not above the MAX mark on the engine oil
level indicator (dipstick).
4. Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated.
5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the
filler cap clockwise until three clicks can be heard.
To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the
vehicle with the engine oil level indicator
and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.
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safety belts ............ 181
washing .................. 177
waxing ................... 177
wheels .................... 178
windows ................ 181
wiper blades .......... 179
Clock ..................... 33,38
Clutch
adjusting ................ 139
operation
while driving ......... 102
recommended
shift speeds ........... 103
Console ...................... 52
Controls
power seat ............... 65
Convertible ................ 53
cleaning ................. 181
installation
of the boot .............. 54
lowering the
convertible top ........ 53
raising the
convertible top ........ 56
Coolant ...... 141,143,144
checking
and adding ............ 142
low coolant light ..... 10
refill
capacities ........ 144,183
specifications . 185,188
Customer Assistance 191
Ford accessories for
your vehicle .......... 200
Ford Extended
Service Plan .......... 192
Getting assistance
outside the U.S.
and Canada ........... 199
Getting roadside
assistance .............. 191Getting the service
you need ............... 193
Ordering additional
owner's literature . 205
The Dispute
Settlement Board . 195
Defrost
rear window ............ 17
Dipstick
engine oil ............... 134
Driving under special
conditions
through water ....... 111
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ........ 123
Emission control
system ...................... 168
Engine ...................... 188
check engine/service
engine soon light ...... 8
coolant ................... 141
idle speed control . 150
lubrication
specifications . 185,188
refill capacities ...... 183
service points . 133,134
starting after a
collision ................. 112
Engine block heater . 90
Engine oil ................ 134
checking and
adding ............. 134,136
dipstick .................. 134
filter,
specifications . 137,182
recommendations . 137
refill
capacities ........ 134,183
specifications ........ 134
137,185,188
Exhaust fumes .......... 91
Floor mats ................. 52
Index
208

Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded fuel only -
87 octane
Fuel tank capacity 58.7L (15.5 gallons)
Engine oil capacity
(includes filter change)4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use
Motorcraft 5W30 Super
Premium Motor Oil,
Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-G
Tire size and pressure Refer to the
Certification Label.
Hood release Pull handle under the
left side of the
instrument panel.
Coolant capacity-3.8L
OHV V6 engine
111.2L (11.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity-4.6L
SOHC V8 engine
113.3L (14.1 quarts)
Power steering fluid
capacityFill to line on reservoir
or dipstick. Use
Motorcraft MERCONt
AT F.
Manual transmission
fluid capacity-3.8L OHV
V6 engine2.6L (5.6 pints). Use
Motorcraft MERCONt
AT F.
Manual transmission
fluid capacity-4.6L
SOHC V8 engine
2
3.1L (6.6 pints). Use
Motorcraft MERCONt
AT F.
Automatic transmission
fluid capacity-3.8L OHV
V6 engine
3
13.1L (13.9 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV
AT F.
Automatic transmission
fluid capacity-4.6L
SOHC V8 engine
3
12.0L (12.8 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV
AT F.
Filling station information
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