Changing Oil

J. Oil, change

Important! Only ATF oil which meets the demands for both Dexron II E and Ford Mercon may be used. Make sure that you do not get any on your skin.

The oil should be changed only in the instanes:

A When the on-board diagnostic system (OBD system) has recoreded that oil temperature is too high (DTC 2-3-5).

B When the oil smells burnt, is discolored and no DTC is set. Forexample due to hard and continuous operation of the transmisssion.

C For cars in continuous taxi service and cars used to tow trailers for extended mileage, oil should be changed at 75,000 km (37,500 miles) service intervals.







Warning! The oil may be very hot if the car has just been driven. Avoid contact with your skin.

J1

Remove protective cover under engine
Remove drain plug and drain oil from the transmission.

J2

Reinstall oil plug with a new seal.

Torque nut to 40 Nm (18 ft. lbs)
Reinstall splash guard.

Remove:

- Battery
- Battery tray

J3

Detach return hose on the control system cover.






Insert a plug into the connection on the cover. Install a transparent plastic hose on the oil return hose connection.
Place a container benearth the hose to catch the oil.
Temporarily replace battery tray and battery.


J4

Set the parking brake and set the gear shift selector to position R Add approximately 2 liters (2.1 US qts.) of oil.

Start the engine and allow it to idle.
Turn the engine off when air bubbles start to become visible in the hose.
Add approximately 2 liters (2.1 US qts) of oil.
Start the engine again and allow it to idle.
Turn the engine off when air bubbles start to become visible in the hose.
Remove battery and battery tray. Remove hose from connection.

Refit oil return hose to transmission cover, replace battery tray and battery.



J5

Add approximately 2 liters (2.1 US qts) of oil

Apply parking brake
Start engine and let it idle, move the gear selector through all positions, stopping in each position for 4-5 seconds.



J6

Move the gear selector to position P with the engine running.

Wait 2 minutes, then check oil level
Top up if necessary. The transmission holds 7.6 +/- O.25 liters (8 US qts) (MAX, MIN).
Turn off engine



J7

Clear DTC's.

See On-board Diagnostic System section, Diagnostic Test Mode 1. Testing and Inspection