Ford 1998 Mustang Automobile User Manual


 
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).
3.8L OHV V6 engine
4.6L SOHC V8
engine
6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully,
then remove it again.
If the oil level is between the MIN—MAX
marks, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD
OIL.
MAXMIN
MAXMIN
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