1998 Ford Contour Owner's Manual - Page 135
1998 Ford Contour Manual
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Maintenance and care Engine oil Use SAE 5W-30 motor oil CERTIFIED FOR GASOLINE ENGINES by the American Petroleum Institute. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, oil treatments or engine treatments. They are unnecessary and could, under certain conditions, lead to engine damage which is not covered by Ford Warranty. AMER ICA N ROLEUM PET I AMERI CA FOR GASOLINE ENGINES CE R TIFIE D UTE TIT NS Motorcraft FOR GASOLINE ENGINES CE N PET ROLEUM I R T IFIE D NS TIT UTE Checking the engine oil Check the engine oil each time you fuel your vehicle. To check the oil: 1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. If the engine is warm, turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan. 2. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 3. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 4. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil dipstick. 5. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again. The oil level should be in the range shown on the dipstick. Do not exceed MAX! 2.5 l DOHC Do not exceed MAX! 2.0 l DOHC 135