2005 FORD MUSTANG oil dipstick

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
4.0L SOHC V6 engine
1. Battery
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Air filter assembly
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Engine coolant reservoir
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
9. Power distribution box
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4.6L 3V SOHC V8 engine
1. Battery
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Air filter assembly
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Engine coolant reservoir
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
9. Power distribution box
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5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
•4.0L V6 engine
•4.6L 3V V8 engine
6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it
again.
•If the oil level isbetween the MIN—MAX marks,the oil level is
acceptable.DO NOT ADD OIL.
•If the oil level is below the MIN mark, add enough oil to raise the level
within the MIN—MAX range.
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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
1/4 of a turn until three clicks are heard or until the cap is fully seated.
To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the
engine oil level indicator and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.
Engine Oil Recommendations
4.6L 3V V8 Engine
Look for this certification
trademark.
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.
Only use oils“Certified For Gasoline Engines”by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conforms
to the current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel
economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and
Approval Committee (ISLAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese
automobile manufacturers.
To protect your engine’s warranty use Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 or an
equivalent 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A.SAE
5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability
performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle’s engine.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine
treatments. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that
is not covered by Ford warranty.
Change your engine oil according to the appropriate schedule listed in
the scheduled maintenance guide.
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Clock adjust6-CD in dash .............................24
Clutch operation while driving ..........156
recommended shift speeds ....156
Console ........................................49
Controls power seat .................................78
Convertible ..................................59 cleaning ...................................185
lowering the convertible top ...59
raising the convertible top ......60
Coolant checking and adding ..............200
refill capacities ................204, 220
specifications ..................222, 224
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................47
Customer Assistance ................158 Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................187
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................180
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............179
Getting roadside assistance ...158
Getting the service you
need .........................................173
Ordering additional owner ’s
literature .................................180
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................176
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................178 D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................32
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................217
engine oil .................................193
Doors lubricant specifications ..........222
Driving under special
conditions ..................................155 through water .........................157
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Electronic message center .........50
Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ..........................167
Emission control system ..........213
Engine ................................224 –225
cleaning ...................................183
coolant .....................................200
fail-safe coolant ......................204
idle speed control ...................198
lubrication specifications ......222,
224
refill capacities ........................220
service points ..................191 –192
Engine block heater .................147
Engine oil ..................................193 checking and adding ..............193
dipstick ....................................193
filter, specifications ........196, 219
recommendations ...................196
refill capacities ........................220
specifications ..................222, 224
Exhaust fumes ..........................147
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