2010 FORD EXPEDITION oil dipstick

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
5.4L V8
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Engine coolant reservoir
5. Air filter assembly
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Power distribution box
8. Engine oil filler cap
9. Battery
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4. To attach the new wiper to the
wiper arm, align the cross pin and
keyway (denoted with the arrows)
and firmly press the wiper blade
into the wiper arm until an audible
snap is heard.
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to thescheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 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).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the
engine oil level dipstick.
6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again.
•If the oil level iswithin this
range,the oil level is acceptable.
DO NOT ADD OIL.
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•If the oil level isbelow this
mark,engineoil must be added
to raise the level within the
normal operating range.
•If required, add engine oil to the
engine. Refer toAdding engine
oilin this chapter.
•Do not overfill the engine
with oil. Oil levels above this
mark may cause engine
damage.If the engine is
overfilled, some oil must be
removed from the engine by an
authorized dealer.
7. Put the dipstick back in and ensure it is fully seated.
Adding engine oil
1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer toChecking 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
upper hole or the MAX mark on the engine oil level dipstick.
4. Install the dipstick 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 the cap is fully seated.
To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the
engine oil level dipstick and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.
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LATCH .....................................235
recommendations ...................229
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................242
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............361
instrument panel ....................363
interior .....................................364
plastic parts ............................361
washing ....................................359
waxing .....................................360
wheels ......................................360
wiper blades ............................362
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................53
AM/FM/CD .................................45
Compass, electronic ....................23
calibration .................................23
set zone adjustment ...........23, 35
Console ......................................130
overhead ..........................129–130
Controls
power seat ...............................188
steering column ......................141
Coolant
checking and adding ..............378
refill capacities ................381, 402
specifications ..........................402
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................138
Customer Assistance ................324
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................411
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................356
Getting roadside assistance ...324
Getting the service you
need .........................................352Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................357
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................356
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ..............................115
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................398
engine oil .................................373
Driving under special
conditions ..................307, 317, 320
sand .........................................318
snow and ice ...........................321
through water .................319, 323
DVD system .................................70
E
Electronic message center ...20, 28
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................345
running out of fuel .........344, 389
Emission control system ..........394
Engine ................................405–406
cleaning ...................................361
coolant .....................................378
fail-safe cooling .......................382
idle speed control ...................376
lubrication specifications .......402
refill capacities ........................402
service points ..........................370
starting after a collision .........326
Engine block heater .................288
Engine oil ..................................373
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change oil soon warning,
message center .......................373
checking and adding ..............373
dipstick ....................................373
filter, specifications ........375, 401
recommendations ...................375
refill capacities ........................402
specifications ..........................402
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................288
F
Fail safe cooling ........................382
Family entertainment system ....70
Fleet MyKey programming ......177
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....384
Fluid capacities .........................402
Fog lamps ..................................115
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......312
control trac .............................313
description ..............................313
driving off road .......................315
indicator light .........................313
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................300
Fuel ............................................384
calculating fuel
economy ......................23, 31, 391
cap ...........................................386
capacity ...................................402
choosing the right fuel ...........388
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................394
detergent in fuel .....................389
filler funnel .............................389
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................384, 386, 391
filter, specifications ........383, 401fuel pump shut-off switch .....326
improving fuel economy ........391
octane rating ...........388, 405–406
quality ......................................389
running out of fuel .........344, 389
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................384
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................384, 388
Fuses ..................................327–328
G
Garage door opener ..................144
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............386
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................391
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................325
Headlamps .................................114
aiming ......................................116
autolamp system .....................114
bulb specifications ..................120
daytime running lights ...........115
flash to pass ............................115
high beam ...............................115
replacing bulbs .......................122
turning on and off ..................114
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .............................103–104
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................145
Hood ..........................................369
How to get going ........................39
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Ignition .......................284, 405–406
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