2011 FORD RANGER adding oil

•If the oil level is below the lower hole or the MIN mark, add enough
oil to raise the level between the two holes or between the MIN-MAX
range.
•Oil levels above the upper hole or MAX mark 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.
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 within the
normal 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 1/4 turn
until it stops.
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
2.3L 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
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wheels ......................................215
wiper blades ............................217
Clock adjust
AM/FM .......................................20
AM/FM stereo CD .....................21
Clutch
fluid ..........................................251
operation while driving ..........168
recommended shift speeds ....169
Console ........................................49
Coolant
checking and adding ..............233
refill capacities ................238, 260
specifications ..........................260
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................52
Customer Assistance ................179
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................271, 274
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................210
Getting roadside assistance ...179
Getting the service you
need .........................................206
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................212
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................210
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................39
Dipstick
engine oil .................................227
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................255Driving under special
conditions ..................168, 173, 176
sand .........................................175
snow and ice ...........................177
through water .................175, 178
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................201
Emergency Flashers .................180
Emission control system ..........247
Engine ........................................265
cleaning ...................................216
coolant .....................................233
idle speed control ...................231
lubrication specifications .......260
refill capacities ........................260
service points ..................224–225
starting after a collision .........180
Engine block heater .................153
Engine oil ..................................227
checking and adding ..............227
dipstick ....................................227
filter, specifications ........229, 259
recommendations ...................229
refill capacities ........................260
specifications ..........................260
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................153
F
Floor mats ...................................54
Fluid capacities .........................260
Fog lamps ....................................38
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......171
driving off road .......................172
electronic shift ........................171
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replacing bulbs .........................44
LATCH anchors .........................102
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........156
Limited-slip axle .......................163
Load limits .................................132
Loading instructions .................139
Locks
doors ..........................................55
Lubricant specifications ...........260
Lug nuts ....................................200
M
Manual transmission .................168
fluid capacities ........................260
lubricant specifications ..........260
reverse .....................................170
Mirrors .........................................51
fold away ...................................52
side view mirrors
(power) ...............................51–52
Motorcraftparts ......221, 239, 259
O
Octane rating ............................243
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................227
P
Parking brake ............................157
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........259
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................69Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................185
Power door locks ........................55
Power mirrors .......................51–52
Power point .................................50
Power steering ..........................163
fluid, checking and adding ....250
fluid, refill capacity ................260
fluid, specifications .................260
Power Windows ...........................50
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................164
R
Radio ......................................19, 21
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ........................................96
Relays ........................................181
Remote entry system .................55
illuminated entry ......................58
locking/unlocking doors ...........56
panic alarm ...............................56
replacing the batteries .............57
Roadside assistance ..................179
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........109
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ......68, 71–72, 74, 76–77
Safety Canopy .............................91
Safety defects, reporting ..........213
Safety
restraints ............. 68, 71–74, 76–77
Belt-Minder.............................78
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