2010 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 dipstick.
•4.0L V6 engine
•4.6L 3V V8 engine
6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again.
•If the oil level isbetween the lower and upper holes,the oil level
is acceptable.DO NOT ADD OIL.
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•If the oil level is below the lower hole, add enough oil to raise the
level within the lower and upper holes.
•4.0L V6 engine
•4.6L 3V SOHC V8 engine
•Oil levels above the upper hole may cause engine damage. Some oil
must be removed from the engine by an authorized dealer.
7. Put the dipstick back in and ensure it is fully seated.
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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
normal operating range 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 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 dipstick and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.
Engine Oil Recommendations
4.0L V6 Engine
Look for this certification
trademark.
Use SAE 5W-30 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 (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese
automobile manufacturers.
To protect your engine and engine’s warranty, use Motorcraft SAE 5W-30
or an equivalent SAE 5W-30 oil meeting Ford specification
WSS-M2C929-A. Refer toMaintenance product specifications and
capacitieslater in this section for more information.
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recommendations ...................145
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................160
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............259
instrument panel ....................261
interior .....................................262
plastic parts ............................260
washing ....................................257
waxing .....................................258
wheels ......................................258
wiper blades ............................260
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......51, 54
Clock adjust
AM/FM .......................................33
Clutch
fluid ..........................................296
operation while driving ..........212
recommended shift speeds ....213
Compass, electronic ....................73
calibration .................................74
set zone adjustment .................74
Console ........................................75
Controls
power seat ...............................113
steering column ........................84
Convertible ..................................85
cleaning ...................................261
installation of the boot .............86
lowering the convertible top ...85
raising the convertible top ......88
Coolant
checking and adding ..............277
refill capacities ................281, 301
specifications ..........................301
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................80Customer Assistance ................217
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................310
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................254
Getting roadside assistance ...217
Getting the service you
need .........................................250
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................255
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................254
D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................61
Defrost
rear window and rearview
mirrors .......................................54
windshield .................................54
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................296
engine oil .................................270
Driving under special
conditions ..................................211
through water .........................216
E
Electronic message center ...20–21
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................243
running out of fuel .........242, 288
Emission control system ..........292
Engine ........................................305
cleaning ...................................259
coolant .....................................277
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fail-safe cooling .......................282
idle speed control ...................275
lubrication specifications .......301
refill capacities ........................301
service points ..................267–268
Engine block heater .................197
Engine oil ..................................270
checking and adding ..............270
dipstick ....................................270
filter, specifications ........273, 300
recommendations ...................273
refill capacities ........................301
specifications ..........................301
Event data recording ....................8
Exhaust fumes ..........................197
F
Fail safe cooling ........................282
Floor mats ...................................90
Fluid capacities .........................301
Fog lamps ....................................60
Fuel ............................................283
calculating fuel
economy ............................28, 289
cap ...........................................285
capacity ...................................301
choosing the right fuel ...........286
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................292
detergent in fuel .....................288
filler funnel .............................288
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................283, 285, 289
filter, specifications ........283, 300
fuel pump shut-off switch .....219
improving fuel economy ........289
octane rating ...................287, 305
quality ......................................287
running out of fuel .........242, 288safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................283
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......219
Fuses ..................................219–220
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............285
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................289
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................218
Headlamps ...................................59
aiming ........................................62
autolamp system .......................59
bulb specifications ....................65
daytime running lights .............61
flash to pass ..............................61
high beam .................................60
replacing bulbs .........................66
turning on and off ....................59
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................51, 54
Hood ..........................................266
I
Ignition ...............................194, 305
Infant seats (see Safety seats) 148
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................294
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................261
cluster ........................................12
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