1996 FORD SUPER DUTY oil

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[SV16300( EFM)01/95]
Changing the Engine Oil and the Oil Filter
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[SV16500( ALL)04/95]
Change the engine oil and oil filterper the
following, whichever occurs first.
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[SV16600(BEF )04/95]
one third page art:0060618-C
Oil change intervals
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[SV16625( ALL)03/95]
NOTE: Idling the engine for extended periods
will accumulate more hours of use on
your vehicles than is actually indicated
by the mileage odometer.
Consequently, the odometer reading
can be often misleading when
determining the right time to change
your engine oil and filter.
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[SV16650(BEF )03/95]
If you are using your Ford vehicle in a manner
which allows it to remain stationary while the
engine is running for long periods (door to door
delivery, taxi, police, power/utility company
trucks, or similar duty), then Ford recommends
you increase the frequency of oil and filter
changes to an interval equivalent to 200
ENGINE HOURS of use. Since most vehicles are
not equipped with hourmeters, it may be
necessary for you to approximate your idle time
and plan oil/filter changes accordingly.
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[SV16700( EF )06/93]
If your vehicle is over 8500 GVWR and the
above conditions do not apply, change the
engine oil and oil filter every 6 months or 5,000
miles (8,000 km), whichever comes first.
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[SV16800( ALL)04/95]
Refer to theMaintenance Schedule and Record
booklet for additional information.
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[SV16900( EF )03/94]
NOTE: Refer to thePower Stroke Diesel Engine
Owner's Guide Supplementfor oil
viscosity, filter application and oil and
filter change intervals.
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[SV17250( ALL)04/95]
NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive
fluids in a responsible manner. Follow
your community's standards for
disposing of these types of fluids. Call
your local recycling center to find out
about recycling automotive fluids.
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[SV17275( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Continuous contact with USED motor oil
has caused cancer in laboratory mice.
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[SV17280( ALL)05/95]
Protect your skin by washing with soap and
water.
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[SV17300( ALL)03/95]
Engine Coolant
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[SV17400( ALL)02/95]
Checking the engine coolant
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[SV17700( ALL)10/89]
Your vehicle's engine coolant protects the engine
from overheating in the summer and from
freezing in the winter. Check the level of the
engine coolant at least once a month, but
preferably each time you stop for fuel. Simply
look at the engine coolant recovery reservoir
located in the engine compartment. To locate
this reservoir, see the diagram of your vehicle's
engine underEngine typesin this chapter.
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[SV31700(BEF )01/95]
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Drive slowly. If you can hear the chains rub
or bang against your vehicle, stop the vehicle
and tighten the chains. If you continue to
hear the chains rub or bang against your
vehicle, remove the chains to prevent damage
to your vehicle.
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[SV31800(BEF )10/94]
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Avoid fully loading your vehicle if possible.
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[SV31900(BEF )05/94]
q
Remove tire chains at the first opportunity
after using them on snow and ice. Do not use
the chains on dry roads.
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[SV31950(BEF )05/91]
q
Make sure your suspension insulation and
bumpers are not missing or worn to avoid
damage to your vehicle.
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[SV31975(BEF )04/95]
Cleaning the Wheels
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[SV31980(BEF )05/95]
Wash the wheels with the same detergent you
use to wash your vehicle's body. Do not use
acid-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, abrasives,
fuel, or strong detergents. These substances will
damage protective coatings. Use tar and road oil
remover to remove grease and tar.
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[SV31985(BEF )04/95]
NOTE: Before going to a car wash, find out if
the brushes are abrasive.
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[SV31987( F )04/95]
Cleaning F-350 Aluminum Dual Rear Wheels
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[SV31989( F )04/95]
If you have factory-installed Forged Aluminum
Wheels on your F-350, you may use the cleaning
instructions below to help provide optimum
appearance season after season.
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[SV31991( F )04/95]
1. Keep your F-350 Forged Aluminum Wheels
looking great with simple care. Wash the
wheels with steam or high pressure water
from a hose, and a mild detergent, such as
Ford's Premium Car Wash Concentrate, or
equivalent. Do not use harsh alkaline
cleaners.
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[SV31993( F )04/95]
2. You can brighten the wheels, even after
years of use, with readily-available buffing
compounds, such as Ford Custom Bright
Metal Cleaner or equivalent. Follow the
buffing instructions that come with the
compound.
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[SV31995( F )04/95]
3. When tires are removed, the entire wheel
must be cleaned and inspected. Remove any
soil or oxidation products from the tire side
of the rim with a wire brush.
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[SV31997( F )04/95]
4. Aluminum alloys resist corrosion. This is
why your Forged F-350 Aluminum Wheels
never need sanding or painting. However,
certain environments can lead to corrosion:
salt, chloride compounds used for snow
removal and highly alkaline materials. Wash
corrosives elements off the wheel before they
have time to react.
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[SV32100( ALL)03/95]
Battery
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[SV32200( ALL)02/95]
Your vehicle may have a Motorcraft
maintenance-free battery. When the original
equipment battery is replaced under warranty, it
may be replaced by a Motorcraft
Low-Maintenance Battery.
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[SV32500( ALL)02/95]
The Low-Maintenance Battery has removable
vent caps for checking the electrolyte level and
for adding water, if necessary. The electrolyte
level should be checked at least every 24 months
or 24,000 miles (40,000 km) in temperatures up
to 90ÊF (32ÊC) andmore often in temperatures
above90ÊF (32ÊC).Keep the electrolyte level in
each cell up to the level indicator. Do not
overfill.
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[SV32700( ALL)02/95]
If the level gets low, you can add tap water to
the battery, provided the water isn't hard or
doesn't have a high mineral or alkali content.
However, if possible you should refill the battery
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with distilled water. If the battery needs water
quite often, have the charging system checked
for a possible malfunction.
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[SV32725( ALL)03/95]
Help Us Protect Our Environment
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[SV32750( ALL)04/95]
Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that
used lead-acid batteries be returned to an
authorized recycling facility for disposal.
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[SV32775( ALL)03/95]
one inch art:0000983-A
Battery recycling symbol
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[SV33200( ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
Batteries normally produce explosive gases
which can cause personal injury.
Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or
lit tobacco to come near the battery. When
charging or working near a battery, always
cover your face and protect your eyes, and
also provide ventilation.
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[SV33300( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns
skin, eyes, and clothing.
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[SV33305( ALL)05/95]
If the acid touches someone's skin, eyes, or
clothing, immediately flush the area with water
for at least 15 minutes. If someone swallows the
acid, have him or her drink lots of milk or water
first, then Milk of Magnesia, a beaten egg, or
vegetable oil. Call a doctor immediately.
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[SV45800(BEF )03/95]
Headlamp Bulb
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[SV45900(BEF )01/95]
The headlamps on your vehicle use replaceable
bulbs. When the lamp burns out, simply replace
the bulb, rather than the whole lamp.
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[SV46000(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully
and keep out of children's reach. Grasp
the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your
hand could cause the bulb to break the
next time the headlamps are operated.
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[SV46050(BEF )12/91]
NOTE: If the bulb is accidently touched, it
should be cleaned with rubbing
alcohol before being used.
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[SV46100(BEF )01/95]
Do not remove the burned-out bulb unless you
can immediately replace it with a new one. If a
bulb is removed for an extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the headlamp housing
and affect its performance.
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[SV46200(BEF )03/91]
one third page art:0020406-B
Parts of a headlamp
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[SV49450( ALL)05/95]
If other than Ford or Motorcraft or Ford
authorized remanufactured parts are used for
maintenance, replacement, or for the service of
components affecting emissions control, the
owner should be assured that such parts are
warranted by their manufacturer to be
equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company
parts in performance and durability. Please
consult your warranty information booklet for
complete warranty information.
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[SV49500(BEF )05/95]
Watch for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke, loss
of oil pressure, the charge warning light, the
check engine light, or the temperature warning
light. These sometimes indicate that the emission
system is not working properly.
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[SV49600( ALL)01/95]
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your
vehicle or engine. Changes that cause more
unburned fuel to reach the exhaust system can
increase the temperature of the engine or
exhaust system.
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[SV49700( ALL)01/95]
By law, anyone who manufactures, repairs,
services, sells, leases, trades vehicles, or
supervises a fleet of vehicles is not permitted to
intentionally remove an emission control device
or prevent it from working. In some of the
United States and in Canada, vehicle owners
may be liable if their emission control device is
removed or is prevented from working.
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[SV49900( ALL)01/95]
Do not drive your vehicle if it does not operate
properly. See your dealer if the engine runs on
for more than five seconds after you shut it off
or if it misfires, surges, stalls, or backfires.
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[SV50000( ALL)05/95]
Information about your vehicle's emission
control system is on the Vehicle Emission
Control Information decal located on or near the
engine. This decal identifies engine displacement
and gives some tune-up specifications.
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[SV56000( ALL)01/95]
Vehicle Storage
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[SV56100( ALL)01/95]
Maintenance Tips
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[SV56150( ALL)01/95]
If you plan on storing your vehicle for an
extended period of time (60 days or more), refer
to the following maintenance recommendations
to ensure your vehicle stays in good operating
condition.
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[SV56200( ALL)01/95]
General
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[SV56300( ALL)01/95]
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Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated place.
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[SV56400( ALL)01/95]
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Protect from sunlight, if possible.
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[SV56500( ALL)01/95]
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If vehicles are stored outside, they require
regular maintenance to protect against rust
and damage.
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[SV56600( ALL)01/95]
Body
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[SV56700( ALL)01/95]
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Wash vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt,
grease, oil, tar or mud from exterior surfaces,
rear wheel housing and underside of front
fenders.
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[SV56800( ALL)01/95]
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Periodically wash vehicles stored in exposed
locations.
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[SV56900( ALL)01/95]
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Touch-up raw or primed metal to prevent
rust.
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[SV57000( ALL)01/95]
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Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a
thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary when the
vehicle is washed.
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[SV57100( ALL)04/95]
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Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid hinges
and latches with a light grade oil.
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[SV57200( ALL)01/95]
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Cover interior soft trim to prevent fading.
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[SV57300( ALL)01/95]
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Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
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