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6. Remove the dipstick and inspect
the fluid level.
The fluid level should be within
the crosshatched area, or if the
vehicle has not been driven,
between the holes near the bottom
of the indicator.
7. If necessary, add fluid in .25 L
(1/2 pint) increments through the
filler tube until the level is at the
correct area on the dipstick. If an
overfill occurs, excess fluid should
be removed by a qualified
technician.
• Use fluid certified to meet Ford
Motor Company lubricant
specifications. Refer to Refill
capacities and Lubricant
specifications later in this
chapter.
Always dispose of used
automotive fluids in a responsible
manner. Follow your community’s
standards for disposing of these
types of fluids. Call your local
recycling center to find out more
about recycling automotive fluids.
DON'T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCHED AREA • CHECK WHEN HOT IDLING IN PARK
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