2015 Lincoln MKS Owner Manual Printing 1 - Page 243
2015 Lincoln MKS Manual
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Maintenance 6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again. • If the oil level is between the lower and upper holes, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the lower hole, add enough oil to raise the level within the lower and upper holes. • Oil levels above the upper hole may cause engine damage. Some oil must be removed from the engine by an authorized dealer. 7. Put the oil level dipstick back into the oil dipstick tube and ensure it is fully seated. 4. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the normal operating range on the engine oil level dipstick. 5. Install the engine oil level dipstick and ensure it is fully seated. 6. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise until three clicks are heard or until the cap is fully seated. E142732 Adding Engine Oil Note: Do not remove the filler cap when the engine is running. Note: Do not remove the engine oil level dipstick 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. 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. 1. Check the engine oil level. 2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add engine oil that meets Ford specifications. See Capacities and Specifications (page 290). 3. Remove the engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening. OIL CHANGE INDICATOR RESET To reset the oil monitoring system after an oil change, See General Information (page 88). ENGINE COOLANT CHECK WARNINGS Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam and scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you badly. Also, spilling coolant on hot engine parts can burn you. 240 MKS (), enUSA