dip stick
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This is page 40 of the '08 manual I downloaded...from the Motorcraft website...
Waiting "over-night" is not advisable. If your dipstick shows that you are above MAX after waiting the recommended 20 minutes, then you are over.
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ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil level
Because it is normal to add some oil between oil changes, check your engine oil level each time you stop for fuel. To check the engine oil level consistently and accurately, the following procedure is recommended:
1. Have engine at normal operating temperature (at least into the NORMAL range on the engine coolant temperature gauge).
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface, then turn off the engine and open the hood.
3. Allow at least 20 minutes after engine shutdown to ensure that the oil contained in the upper parts of the engine has returned to the oil pan.
4. Protecting yourself from engine heat, pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert fully.
5. Read oil level on both sides of dipstick and use highest level (reading) for the actual engine oil level.
6. Maintain the oil level between MIN and MAX or the ADD and
OPERATING RANGE on the dipstick by adding oil as required. The distance from MIN to MAX or ADD to OPERATING RANGE on the
dipstick represents 2.0 quarts (1.9L). Do not overfill. If the oil level
exceeds MAX or OPERATING RANGE, oil consumption may result.
Checking the engine oil level
Because it is normal to add some oil between oil changes, check your engine oil level each time you stop for fuel. To check the engine oil level consistently and accurately, the following procedure is recommended:
1. Have engine at normal operating temperature (at least into the NORMAL range on the engine coolant temperature gauge).
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface, then turn off the engine and open the hood.
3. Allow at least 20 minutes after engine shutdown to ensure that the oil contained in the upper parts of the engine has returned to the oil pan.
4. Protecting yourself from engine heat, pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert fully.
5. Read oil level on both sides of dipstick and use highest level (reading) for the actual engine oil level.
6. Maintain the oil level between MIN and MAX or the ADD and
OPERATING RANGE on the dipstick by adding oil as required. The distance from MIN to MAX or ADD to OPERATING RANGE on the
dipstick represents 2.0 quarts (1.9L). Do not overfill. If the oil level
exceeds MAX or OPERATING RANGE, oil consumption may result.
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took the truck back to the dealer for a oil change and filter. no one could read the oil level by the dip stick. you think for a 6,500.00 engine they could come up with a dip stick to read the oil level.
