1997 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS oil viscosity

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[MC05750( ALL)01/96]
Engine Oil Recommendations
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[MC05775( ALL)01/96]
We recommend using Motorcraft oil or an
equivalent oil meeting Ford Specification
WSS-M2C153-F and displaying the American
Petroleum Institute CERTIFICATION MARK on
the front of the container.
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[MC05800( ALL)01/96]
one third page art:0060020-D
The API Certification Mark
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[MC05900( ALL)01/96]
Neveruse:
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[MC06000( ALL)01/96]
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ªNon-Detergentº oils
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[MC06100( ALL)01/96]
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Oils labeled API SA, SB, SC, SD, SE, SF or SG
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[MC06200( ALL)01/96]
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Additional engine oil additives, oil treatments
or engine treatments
[MC06800( ALL)01/96]
Engine oils with anSAE 10W-30viscosity are
PREFERREDfor your vehicle which provide the
best engine protection for all climates down to
S5ÊF (S20ÊC). SAE5W-30 engine oils may also
be used down toS15ÊF (S25ÊC).
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[MC06900( ALL)01/96]
Synthetic engine oils which are CERTIFIED and
of the preferred viscosity may be used in your
engine. The engine oil and oil filter must still be
changed according to the maintenance schedule.
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[MC07900( ALL)01/96]
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Engine oil dipstick
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[MC08000( ALL)01/96]
6. Carefully, pull the dipstick out again. If the
oil level is below the ªADD 1 QT.º line, add
engine oil as necessary. If the oil level is
beyond the letter ªFº in FULL, engine
damage or high oil consumption may occur
and some oil must be removed from the
engine.
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[MC08100( ALL)01/96]
7. Put the dipstick back in and make sure it is
fully seated.
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[MC08200( ALL)01/96]
It may be necessary to add some oil between oil
changes. Make sure you use a CERTIFIED
engine oil of the preferred viscosity. Your
vehicle's warranty coverage may not apply if
engine damage is caused by the use of improper
engine oil.
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[MC08300( ALL)01/96]
Add engine oil through the oil filler cap
highlighted in yellow. To add oil, remove the
filler cap and use a funnel to pour oil into the
opening. Be careful not to overfill the engine.
Recheck the oil level after you finish adding oil.
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Index 207
Engine coolant temperature gauge..... 18
description............... 18
mechanical............... 18
Engine fan................ 99
Engine knocking..........129±130
Engine oil............... 101
changing oil and oil filter.....102, 104
checking and adding......... 102
dipstick............... 102
disposal...........104, 110, 118
engine oil pressure gauge........ 16
filter, specifications.......... 147
refill capacities............ 148
specifications...........101, 149
synthetic oil...........101±102
ªbreak-inº oils............. 8
viscosity............... 101
Exhaust fumes.............. 42
F
Fan, engine fan, avoiding injury...... 99
Federal Highway Administration
Regulation............... 7
Flashers, hazard.............. 28
Flashing the lights............. 26
Flat tire................. 87
Fluid refill capacities.......... 148
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 158
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 159
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 165
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 165
Foreign registration........... 164
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
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O
Octane rating.............. 129
Odometer................. 20
description............... 20
trip odometer.............. 20
Oil filter..............104, 147
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 101
Oil viscosity.............. 101
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 139
Overdrive................. 53
Overseas offices............. 164
P
Parking brake
operation................ 47
warning light.............. 11
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)........ 147
PCV valve, specifications......... 147
Power steering
dipstick............... 113
driving with power steering....... 49
fluid, checking and adding....... 113
fluid, refill capacity.......... 148
fluid, specifications........114, 149
servicing................ 49
R
Rear axle
lubricant specification......... 149
refill capacity............. 148
Refill capacities for fluids........ 148
Regulations, National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 163
Reporting safety defects......... 163
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints),
adult.................. 1
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Index 215
Transmission control switch........ 53
Trip odometer.............. 20
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 137
Turn signal................ 25
indicator lights............. 25
lever................. 25
U
Used engine oil, disposal....104, 110, 118
V
Variable interval wipers.......... 27
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................ 137
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).... 5
Vehicle loading.............. 57
calculating the load........... 62
Vehicle storage............. 152
Viscosity (see Engine oil)........ 101
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge) . . 14±15
W
Warm engine, starting........... 39
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 9
Warranties................ 4
basic.................. 4
Canada................ 4
Warranty Information Booklet....... 4
Washer fluid............... 27
Wheel and tire matching......... 128
Wheel bearings, lubricant specifications . . 149
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