2013 Ford Escape Owner Manual Printing 4 - Page 228

Maintenance ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 1.6L ECOBOOST™ Note: Make sure that the level is between the MIN and the MAX marks. 1. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground. 2. Turn the engine off and wait 10 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan. 3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. Replace the dipstick and remove it again to check the oil level. If the level is at the MIN mark, add oil immediately. ( Adding Engine Oil MIN MAX Note: Do not remove the filler cap when the engine is running. Note: Do not add oil further than the MAX mark. Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. A B ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 2.0L ECOBOOST™/2.5L ( ( A B MIN MAX ENGINE OIL CHECK Note: Check the level before starting the engine. 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 economy requirements of the International Lubricants Specification Advisory Council (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese automobile manufacturers. 224 Escape (TM2)