1999 Ford Ranger Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 157
1999 Ford Ranger Manual
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Maintenance and care ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the maintence guide and or maintence guide and or service guide for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil . 1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Turn the engine off and wait a few 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) (automatic transmissions) or 1 (First) (manual transmissions). 4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). MIN MAX 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it again. • If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. 157