oil dipstick LINCOLN AVIATOR 2005 Owners Manual
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
4.6L V8 engines
1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Brake fluid reservoir
3. Power distribution box
4. Battery
5. Power steering fluid reservoir
6. Engine oil filler cap
7. Engine coolant reservoir
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
9. Air filter assembly
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4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the
engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it
again.
•If the oil level isbetween the MIN and MAX marks,the oil level is
acceptable.DO NOT ADD OIL.
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•If the oil level is below the MIN
mark, add enough oil to raise the
level within the MIN-MAX range.
•Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Some oil
must be removed from the engine by a service technician.
7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated.
Adding engine oil
1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer toChecking the engine
oilin this chapter.
2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certified
engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening.
3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the
MAX mark on the engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
4. Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated.
5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise
1/4 of a turn until three clicks are heard or until the cap is fully seated.
To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the
engine oil level indicator and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.
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interior .............................322–323
interior trim ............................323
plastic parts ............................321
washing ....................................319
waxing .....................................319
wheels ......................................320
wiper blades ............................321
Clock ..........................................124
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .......................22, 32
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................18
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment ...............142
Console ......................................154
overhead ..........................122–123
rear ..........................................154
Controls
power seat ...............................177
steering column ......................134
Coolant
checking and adding ..............334
refill capacities ................337, 352
specifications ..................354, 356
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................131
Customer Assistance ................292
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................324
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................316
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................317
Getting roadside assistance ...292
Getting the service you
need .........................................310
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................317
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................312Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................315
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ..............................106
Defrost
rear window ............................103
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................350
engine oil .................................328
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........354
Driving under special
conditions ..........................286, 289
sand .........................................288
snow and ice ...........................290
through water .................288, 291
DVD system .................................34
E
Electronic message center .......141
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................304
Emission control system ..........346
Engine ........................................356
cleaning ...................................320
coolant .....................................334
fail-safe coolant ......................337
idle speed control ...................332
lubrication
specifications ..................354, 356
refill capacities ........................352
service points ..........................327
starting after a collision .........293
Engine block heater .................268
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Engine oil ..................................328
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................328
checking and adding ..............328
dipstick ....................................328
filter, specifications ........331, 351
recommendations ...................331
refill capacities ........................352
specifications ..................354, 356
Exhaust fumes ..........................268
F
Fail safe cooling ........................337
Floor mats .................................155
Fluid capacities .........................352
Foglamps ...................................104
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................285
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................275
Fuel ............................................338
calculating fuel
economy ..........................143, 343
cap ...........................................340
capacity ...................................352
choosing the right fuel ...........341
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................346
detergent in fuel .....................342
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................338, 340, 343
filter, specifications ........343, 351
fuel pump shut-off switch .....293
improving fuel economy ........343
octane rating ...................342, 356
quality ......................................342
running out of fuel .................342
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................338Fuses ..................................294–295
G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless
control system) .........................137
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............340
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................343
Gauges .........................................13
H
Hazard flashers .........................293
Head restraints .........................176
Headlamps .................................104
aiming ......................................107
autolamp system .....................104
bulb specifications ..................111
daytime running lights ...........106
flash to pass ............................107
high beam ...............................106
replacing bulbs .......................113
turning on and off ..................104
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................137
I
Ignition ...............................265, 356
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................211
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................348
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................322
cluster ........................................10
J
Jack ....................................229, 232
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