1997 Mercury Tracer Owner's Manual - Page 131
1997 Mercury Tracer Manual
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Maintenance and care To check the engine oil, follow these steps: 1. Once the engine is warm, turn the engine off. Make sure the vehicle is parked on level ground. 2. Automatic transaxle: • Engage the parking brake. • Place the gearshift in P. Manual transaxle: • Engage the parking brake. • Depress the clutch and place the gearshift in first gear. 3. Open the hood. If you need assistance, refer to Opening the Hood in this chapter. Protect yourself from engine heat. 4. Remove the engine oil dipstick and wipe it clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again. The oil level should be in the range shown on the dipstick. 5. Carefully pull the dipstick out again. If the oil level is below the ADD arrow, add engine oil as necessary. If the engine oil is beyond the FULL arrow, engine damage or high oil consumption may occur and some oil must be removed from the engine. 6. Put the dipstick back and ensure that it is properly seated. ADD FULL 131