- Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
- Check the oil before starting the engine or switch the engine off and wait 10 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan.
- Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth.
- Reinstall the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated. Remove it again to check the oil level.
- If the oil level is between the maximum and minimum marks, the oil level is acceptable. Do not add oil.
- If the oil level is at the minimum mark, immediately add oil.
- Reinstall the dipstick. Make sure it is fully seated.
Note:
The oil consumption of new engines reaches its normal level after approximately
3,000 mi (5,000 km).
Adding Engine Oil
WARNING:
Do not remove the filler cap when the engine is running.
WARNING:
Do not add engine oil when the engine is hot. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury. |
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives. They could cause engine damage that the vehicle warranty may not cover.
- Clean the area surrounding the engine oil filler cap before you remove it.
- Remove the engine oil filler cap.
- Add engine oil that meets our specifications.See
Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™.
- Reinstall the engine oil filler cap.Turn it clockwise until you feel a strong resistance.
Note:
Do not add oil further than the maximum mark.Oil levels above the maximum mark may cause engine damage.
Note:
Soak up any spillage with an absorbent cloth immediately.