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Where does to oil go on a ford windstar when the engine is turned off there is no oil on the dipstick The oil shows up on the dipstick when the engine is started?
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ALWAYS check your oil first thing in the morning. That way the oil has sat all night and dripped down into the oil pan. That will give you a true reading. Add oil if your dipstick says that you are low. But don't over fill it or you will blow out some seals in your engine. When you check your oil with a warm engine, Remember that it will always read lower than what it actually is. That's because it is being pumped through your engine. it will usually read between half a quart, and 1 quart low. Depending on your engine size.
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Sounds like you need to add some oil. The oil won't show up on the dipstick when it's not running if it's extremely low. Once you start it, it circulates and gets the dipsick wet. This is detailed and illustrated in the Owners Manual - See "Related Questions" below for more
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