2003 FORD MUSTANG oil dipstick

Engines need oil to lubricate the following internal components:
zcylinder block cylinder walls
z pistons and piston, pin and rings (6102)
z intake and exhaust valve stems
z intake and exhaust valve guides
z all internal engine components
When the pistons move downward, a thin film of oil is left on the cylinder walls. As the vehicle is
operated, some oil is also drawn into the combustion chambers past the intake and exhaust valve
stem seals and burned.
The following is a partial list of conditions that can affect oil consumption rates:
zengine duty cycle
z operator driving habits
z ambient temperature
z quality and viscosity of the oil
Operation under varying conditions can frequently be misleading. A vehicle that has been run for
several thousand miles on short trips or in below- freezing ambient temperatures may have consumed
a "normal" amount of oil. However, when checking the engine oil level, it may measure up to the FULL
or MAX on the oil level dipstick due to dilution (condensation and fuel) in the engine crankcase. The
vehicle might then be driven at high speeds on the highway where the condensation and fuel boil off.
The next time the engine oil is checked, it may appear that a liter (quart) of oil was used in about 160
km (100 miles). This perceived 160 km (100 miles) per liter (quart) oil consumption rate causes
customer concern even though the actual overall oil consumption rate is about 2,400 km (1,500 miles)
per liter (quart).
Make sure the selected engine oil meets the current recommended API performance category with
SAE viscosity grade as shown in the vehicle Owner's Guide. It is also important that the engine oil is
changed at the intervals specified. Refer to the vehicle Owner's Guide.
Oil Pressure Test
1. Disconnect and remove the oil pressure sensor (9278) from the engine.
2. Connect the Oil Pressure Gauge to the oil pressure sender oil galley port.
3. Run the engine until normal operating temperature is reached.
4. Run the engine at the specified rpm and record the gauge reading.
5. The oil pressure should be within specifications; refer to the specification chart in the appropriate engine section.
6. If the pressure is not within specification, check the following possible sources: zinsufficient oil
z oil leakage
z worn or damaged oil pump
z oil pump screen cover and tube (6622)
z excessive main bearing clearance Klj . 13 ba
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6754 Oil level indicator tube
51 N806155 Bolt
52 N806139 Bolt
53 6750 Oil level dipstick
54 N811363 Bolt (2 req'd)
55 18198A Engine lifting eye
56 9430 Exhaust manifold
57 9448 Exhaust manifold gasket
58 6049 Cylinder head, RH
59 12405 Spark plug
60 W701681 Stud (8 req'd)
61 W701706 Nut (8 req'd)
62 6051 Head gasket
63 N807071 Bolt
64 10153 Generator mounting bracket
65 N811011 Bolt (2 req'd)
66 8549 Water outlet connector
67 10884 Water temperature indicator sender unit
68 N808130 Bolt (9 req'd)
69 N806807 O-
ring 70 N807309 Bolt (2 req'd)
71 12A366 Coil on plug (8 req'd)
72 9F593 Fuel injector
73 8575 Water thermostat
74 9424 Intake manifold
75 N806139 Bolt
76 N806164 Washer
77 6256 Camshaft sprocket
78 6265 Camshaft sprocket spacer
79 N807352 Bolt (4 req'd)
80 6A505 Valve cover
81 6758 Crankcase ventilation tube
82 N806070 Bolt (24 req'd)
83 6B280 Camshaft bearing cap
84 N806282 Bolt (4 req'd)
85 N807173 Bolt (2 req'd)
86 N808102 Bolt
87 19A216 Belt idler pulley
88 10300 Generator
89 N804178 Nut (2 req'd)
90 19A439 Bracket
91 Klj . 5 ba
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Oil Level Indicator and Tube
Removal 1. Remove the oil level dipstick (6750).
2. Remove the LH exhaust manifold (9430). For additional information, refer to Exhaust Manifold LH in this section.
3. Remove the bolt.
4. Remove the oil level indicator tube (6754).
Installation 1. To install, follow the removal procedure in reverse.
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while the pressure is released from the cooling system.
When you are sure all the pressure has been released, turn
and remove the pressure relief cap (still with a cloth).
NOTE:
Allow the engine to cool before checking the engine
coolant level.
z Key in OFF position.
z Visually check the engine coolant level at the degas bottle or
coolant expansion tank.
z Is the engine coolant level within specification? A2 CHECK THE PRESSURE RELIEF CAP
z
Carry out the Cap— 3.8L or Cap—4.6L test. Go to Component
Tests in this section.
z Is pressure relief cap/radiator cap OK? Yes
GO to
A3 .
No
INSTALL a new
pressure relief
cap/radiator cap. TEST
the system for normal
operation. A3 CHECK THE ENGINE COOLANT FOR INTERNAL LEAK
z
Key in OFF position.
z Inspect the engine coolant in degas bottle/coolant expansion
tank for signs of transmission fluid or engine oil.
z Is oil or transmission fluid evident in the coolant? Yes
If engine oil is evident,
REFER to
Section 303 -
00 . If transmission fluid
is evident, REPAIR or
INSTALL a new radiator
as necessary.
No
GO to A4 .
A4 CHECK THE ENGINE AND THE TRANSMISSION FOR
COOLANT z
Remove the oil level dipstick from the engine and the
transmission.
z Is coolant evident in the oil or transmission fluid? Yes
If coolant is in engine,
REFER to
Section 303 -
00 . If coolant is in
transmission, REPAIR
or INSTALL a new
radiator as necessary.
To repair the automatic
transmission, REFER to
Section 307 - 01 .
No
GO to A5 .
A5 PRESSURE TEST THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
z
Pressure test the engine cooling system. Go to Component
Tests in this section.
z Does the engine cooling system leak? Yes
REPAIR or install new
components. TEST the
system for normal
operation.
No
The cooling system is
operational. GO to
Symptom Chart
. Klj . 4 ba
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