133-146 Ford KA EN:131-148 Ford KA IT 14-10-2010 11:41 Pagina 135
ENGINE OIL fig.1-2
Engine oil consumption
WARNING
When the engine is hot,
take care when working
Check the oil level a few minutes
(about five) after the engine has stopped,
with the car parked on level ground.
The maximum engine oil consumption
is usually 400 grams every 1000 km.
inside the engine compartment
to avoid burns. Remember that
when the engine is hot, the fan
may operate: danger of injury.
Pay attention to scarves, ties
and other loose fitting garments:
they may get caught by moving
components.
When the car is new, the engine needs
to run in, therefore the engine oil
consumption can only be considered
stabilised after the first 5,000 – 6,000 km.
Check the level is within the MIN.
and MAX. marks on the dipstick B.
The range between the MIN. and MAX.
marks corresponds to about 1 litre
of oil.
IMPORTANT The oil consumption
depends on driving style and the car
usage conditions.
If the oil level is near or even under
the MIN line, add oil through the filler
A to reach the MAX mark.
IMPORTANT After adding or changing
the oil, let the engine turn over for
a few seconds and wait a few minutes
after turning it off before you check
the level.
The oil level must never exceed
the MAX mark.
Do not add any oil with
different specifications
to those of the existing
engine oil.
The used engine oil and
the replaced oil filter
contain substances that
may be dangerous for the
environment. It is advisable to have
oil and filters changed by a Ford
Dealership where they will be
disposed of according to the law.
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