checking oil FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS 1997 10.G Owners Manual

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Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
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This gauge indicates the engine's oil pressure,
not the oil level. However, if your engine's oil
level is low, it could affect the oil pressure. With
the engine running, the pointer should move
into the NORMAL band. If the pointer drops
below the NORMAL band while the engine is
running, you have lost oil pressure and
continued operation will cause severe engine
damage.
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If you lose engine oil pressure:
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1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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2. Shut off the engine immediately or severe
engine damage could result.
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3. Check the engine's oil level, following the
instructions on checking and adding engine
oil. Refer toEngine oilin the Index. If you
do not follow these instructions, you or
others could be injured. To assure an
accurate reading, your vehicle should be on
level ground.
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4. If the level is low, add only as much oil as
necessary before you start the engine again.
Do not overfill. Do not operate the engine if
the pointer is below the NORMAL band,
regardless of the oil level. Contact your
nearest dealer for further service actions.
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Engine oil pressure gauge
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Checking and Adding Engine Oil
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Since the proper amount of engine oil is
important for safe engine operation, check the oil
using the dipstick each time you put fuel in
your vehicle. Remember the engine must be off,
the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be
parked on level ground.
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Checking the engine oil level:
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1. Turn the engine off after it has warmed up
and allow a few minutes for the engine oil
to drain back into the oil pan.
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2. Set the parking brake, making sure the
gearshift is securely latched in P (Park).
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3. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine
heat.
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4. Locate the engine oil dipstick (highlighted in
yellow) and carefully pull it out of the
engine.
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5. Wipe the dipstick clean and put it back into
position, making sure it is fully seated.
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Index 203
Index
A
Accessory position on the ignition . . . 23±24
Additives, engine oil.......... 101
Air cleaner filter, specifications...... 147
Alcohol, in fuel............. 130
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 107
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description............... 45
see also Brake............. 45
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 159
Assistance (see Customer assistance) . 155±156
Autolamp system (see Headlamps)..... 22
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic overdrive . . . 50, 53
fluid, adding............. 118
fluid, checking............ 117
fluid, refill capacities......... 148
fluid, specification.......... 149
Axle
lubricant specifications........ 149
refill capacities............ 148
B
Backing up................ 53
Basic vehicle warranty........... 4
Battery................. 119
acid, treating emergencies...... 93,120
charging system warning light...... 14
disconnecting.............. 96
how to service............ 119
jumping a disabled battery....... 92
maintenance-free........... 119
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Index 205
Catalytic converter........... 135
Changing a tire.............. 87
Charging system gauge.......... 15
Charging system warning light....... 14
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing......... 87
see also fuses.............. 79
Cold engine starting............ 39
Coolant (see Engine coolant)....... 107
checking and adding......... 107
preparing for storage......... 153
proper solution............ 109
refill capacities............ 148
specifications...........110, 149
temperature gauge........... 18
warnings............... 107
Cooling fan................ 99
Crankcase emission filter......... 147
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.). . 158
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada..........158, 165
D
Daytime running light system....... 22
Defects, reporting............ 163
Dipstick................ 102
automatic transmission fluid....116, 118
engine oil.............. 102
power steering fluid......... 113
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)....... 97
Dispute Settlement Board........ 159
Doors, lubricant specifications...... 149
Driveline universal joint and slip yoke . . 107
Driving under special conditions...... 73
bad weather.............. 74
high speed............... 73
high water............... 74
slippery roads............. 74
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Index 207
Engine coolant temperature gauge..... 18
description............... 18
mechanical............... 18
Engine fan................ 99
Engine knocking..........129±130
Engine oil............... 101
changing oil and oil filter.....102, 104
checking and adding......... 102
dipstick............... 102
disposal...........104, 110, 118
engine oil pressure gauge........ 16
filter, specifications.......... 147
refill capacities............ 148
specifications...........101, 149
synthetic oil...........101±102
ªbreak-inº oils............. 8
viscosity............... 101
Exhaust fumes.............. 42
F
Fan, engine fan, avoiding injury...... 99
Federal Highway Administration
Regulation............... 7
Flashers, hazard.............. 28
Flashing the lights............. 26
Flat tire................. 87
Fluid refill capacities.......... 148
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 158
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 159
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 165
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 165
Foreign registration........... 164
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
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212 Index
O
Octane rating.............. 129
Odometer................. 20
description............... 20
trip odometer.............. 20
Oil filter..............104, 147
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 101
Oil viscosity.............. 101
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 139
Overdrive................. 53
Overseas offices............. 164
P
Parking brake
operation................ 47
warning light.............. 11
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)........ 147
PCV valve, specifications......... 147
Power steering
dipstick............... 113
driving with power steering....... 49
fluid, checking and adding....... 113
fluid, refill capacity.......... 148
fluid, specifications........114, 149
servicing................ 49
R
Rear axle
lubricant specification......... 149
refill capacity............. 148
Refill capacities for fluids........ 148
Regulations, National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 163
Reporting safety defects......... 163
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints),
adult.................. 1
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