Ford Transit Connect (2016 year). Manual — part 48

UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 1.6L

A

H

G

D

B

C

E

F

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Engine coolant reservoir

*

: See Engine Coolant Check (page 198).

A

Engine oil filler cap

*

: See Engine Oil Check (page 197).

B

Engine oil dipstick

*

: See Engine Oil Check (page 197).

C

Brake and clutch fluid reservoir

*

: See Brake Fluid Check (page 200).

D

Battery: See Changing the 12V Battery (page 201).

E

Engine compartment fuse box: See Fuses (page 181).

F

Air cleaner: See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 212).

G

Windshield and rear window washer fluid reservoir: See Washer Fluid Check
(page 200).

H

*

The filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are colored for easy identification.

UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.5L

B

C

A

H

G

D

E

F

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Engine coolant reservoir

*

: See Engine Coolant Check (page 198).

A

Engine oil filler cap

*

: See Engine Oil Check (page 197).

B

Engine oil dipstick

*

: See Engine Oil Check (page 197).

C

Brake and clutch fluid reservoir

*

: See Brake Fluid Check (page 200).

D

Battery: See Changing the 12V Battery (page 201).

E

Engine compartment fuse box: See Fuses (page 181).

F

Air cleaner: See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 212).

G

Windshield and rear window washer fluid reservoir: See Washer Fluid Check
(page 200).

H

*

The filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are colored for easy identification.

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 1.6L
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A

B

Minimum.

A

Maximum.

B

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 2.5L

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Minimum

A

Maximum

B

ENGINE OIL CHECK

1.

Make sure that your vehicle is on level
ground.

2. Check the oil level before starting the

engine, or switch the engine off and
wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into
the oil pan.

3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with

a clean, lint free cloth. Replace the
dipstick and remove it again to check
the oil level.

If the oil level is at the minimum mark, add
oil immediately. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 249).

Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that may
not be covered by your vehicle warranty.

Note: Make sure that the oil level is
between the minimum and the maximum
marks.

Note: The oil consumption of new engines
reaches its normal level after approximately
3,000 mi (5,000 km).

Adding Engine Oil

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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 Lubricants Specification
Advisory Council (ILSAC), comprised of
U.S. and Japanese automobile
manufacturers.

WARNINGS

Only add oil when the engine is cold.
If the engine is hot, wait 10 minutes
for the engine to cool down.

Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is running.

1.

Remove the engine oil filler cap.

2. Add engine oil that meets Ford

specifications. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 249).

3. Wipe off any spilled oil.

4. Replace the engine oil filler cap. Turn

it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance.

Note: Do not add oil further than the
maximum mark. Oil levels above the
maximum mark may cause engine damage.

Note: Soak up any spillage with an
absorbent cloth immediately.

OIL CHANGE INDICATOR
RESET

Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System

Only reset the oil life monitoring system
after changing the engine oil and oil filter.

1.

Switch the ignition on. Do not start the
engine. For vehicles with push-button
start, press and hold the start button
for two seconds without pressing the
brake pedal. Do not start the engine.

2. Press the accelerator and brake pedals

at the same time.

3. Keep the accelerator and brake pedals

fully pressed.

4. After three seconds, a message

confirming that the reset is in progress
will be displayed.

5. After 25 seconds, a message

confirming that the reset is complete
will be displayed.

6. Release the accelerator and brake

pedals.

7.

The message confirming that the reset
is complete will no longer be displayed.

8. Switch the ignition off. For vehicles with

push-button start, press the start
button to switch the ignition off.

ENGINE COOLANT CHECK

Checking the Engine Coolant

When the engine is cold, check the
concentration and level of the engine
coolant at the intervals listed in the
scheduled maintenance information. See
Scheduled Maintenance (page 386).

Note: Make sure that the level is between
the MIN and MAX marks on the coolant
reservoir.

Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. The
level may extend beyond the MAX mark.

Note: If the level is at the MIN mark, below
the MIN mark, or empty, add coolant
immediately. See Adding Engine Coolant
in this chapter.

Maintain coolant concentration within
48% to 50%, which equates to a freeze
point between -30°F (-34°C) and -34°F
(-37°C).

Note: For best results, coolant
concentration should be tested with a
refractometer, for example Robinair®
Coolant and Battery Refractometer 75240.
We do not recommend the use of
hydrometers or coolant test strips for
measuring coolant concentrations.

Note: Automotive fluids are not
interchangeable. Do not use engine coolant,
antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside
of its specified function and vehicle location.