Maintenance and Specifications -> ENGINE OIL for Your Ford Focus 4 Door Second Generation (2004-2010)

Maintenance and Specifications  
Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and the  
windshield, refer to Windows and wiper blades in the Cleaning chapter.  
To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to  
scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. The  
layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the  
wiper rubber element.  
ENGINE OIL  
Checking the engine oil  
Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate  
intervals for checking the engine oil.  
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.  
2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the  
oil pan.  
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P  
(automatic transaxle) or 1st (manual transaxle).  
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 is between the  
MIN and MAX marks, the oil  
level is acceptable. DO NOT  
ADD OIL.  
If the oil level is below the MIN  
mark, add enough engine oil to  
raise the level within the MIN and  
MAX range. Refer to Adding  
engine oil in this chapter.  
Oil levels above MAX mark  
may cause engine damage. If  
the engine is overfilled, some oil  
must be removed from the engine  
by an authorized dealer.  
7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated.  
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Maintenance and Specifications  
Adding engine oil  
1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine  
oil in 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  
tightly until clicks are heard, or until it is snug.  
To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the  
engine oil level indicator and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.  
Engine oil and filter recommendations  
Look for this certification  
trademark.  
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil  
Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the American  
Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conforms  
to the current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel  
economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and  
Approval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese  
automobile manufacturers.  
To protect your engine’s warranty use Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 or an  
equivalent SAE 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A.  
SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability  
performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle’s engine.  
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine  
treatments. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that  
is not covered by Ford warranty.  
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