1997 Ford Explorer Severe Duty Supplement 1st Printing - Page 10

Maintenance recommendations ENGINE MAINTENANCE Engine oil recommendations Ford recommends that you use Motorcraft oil or an equivalent oil meeting Ford specification ESE-M2C153-E and certified by the American Petroleum Institute for gasoline engines.Look for the American Petroleum Institutes certification mark. Do not use: • non-detergant oils • oils labeled API SA, SB, SC, SD, SE or SF • oil additives, oil treatments or engine treatments SAE 5W-30 oil is preferred for all temperatures. SAE 10W-30 is acceptable for moderate to hot temperatures. Check and add engine oil according to the intervals listed in the "Service Guide". For information on engine oil maintenance, refer to Checking and adding engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter of the "Owner Guide". MIN MAX 10