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CHANGING FUEL FILTER
Removal
1. Remove fuel filter cap by turning
counterclockwise. Fuel filter
element will come out with cap.
2. Remove and discard bevel gasket. Carefully clean mating surfaces.
3. Press in on fuel filter element locking tabs, to separate element from
cap.
Installation
The engine will not run properly if the fuel filter is not installed
in housing.
1. Apply a coating of clean diesel fuel to new bevel gasket and install
onto fuel filter housing gland.
2. Install new fuel filter element onto cap. Place new fuel filter element
and cap into fuel filter housing. Allow fuel to soak into fuel filter
element. Tighten cap onto fuel filter housing until cap contacts the
aluminum housing.
Fuel with more than average impurities may require more frequent filter
changing intervals.
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A symbol has been developed by the
American Petroleum Institute (API)
to help you select the proper engine
oil. It will be included on the oil
container you purchase. The top
section of the symbol shows the oil
performance by the API designation.
This should match the owner guide recommendation. The center section
will show the SAE viscosity grade. The lower section will state energy
conserving if the oil has proven fuel saving capabilities.
Changing engine oil and filter
Change your oil and filter according to the ªService Guideº. Change more
frequently if your vehicle operation includes extended periods of idling
or low-speed operation, driving for a long time in cold temperatures or
driving short distances. See the following section ªEngine Lubrication for
Severe Service Operationº for all severe duty restrictions.
Use Ford Engine Oil Filter Part No. F4TZ-6731±A (FL±1995) or
equivalent. These filters protect your engine by filtering harmful,
abrasive or sludge particles. The FL±1995 filters particles significantly
smaller than most available ªwill fitº filters.
To replace, use an oil filter wrench to unscrew the filter from the oil
cooler fitting. Turn it horizontally to let excess oil drain off, and remove.
Do not handle a hot oil filter with bare hands.
Clean the filter mounting area on the oil cooler, lightly coat the gasket
surface of the new filter with clean engine oil and hand tighten until the
gasket contacts the base.Then tighten another 1±1/4 to 2 turns.Fill
the crankcase and run the engine to check for leaks.
Continuous contact with USED motor oil has caused cancer in
laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with soap and
water.
APISERVICECG-4/SHSAE15W-40
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Component Capacity
Cooling system (including heater1)-F-Series 31.0L (32.75 quarts)
Cooling system (including heater1)-Econoline228.5L (30.0 quarts)
Engine oil (including filter change)314.2 L (15.0 quarts)
Fuel tank-F- Series Refer to Owner Guide
Fuel tank-Econoline 132.5L (35.0 gallons)
Radiator cap 90 kPa (13 psi)
Manual transmission
43.2L (3.4 quarts)
Automatic transmission Refer to Owner Guide
1Includes 4.7L (5 quarts) in coolant recovery.
2Add 2.5L (2.6 quarts) if equipped with auxiliary heater option.
3Includes 1.9L (2 quarts) in engine oil filter.
4Use Motorcraft MERCONtATF, Ford part number XT-2±QDX, meeting
Ford specification MERCONt.
BULB SPECIFICATIONS
Lamp descriptionNumber of bulbs
requiredTrade number
Wait to Start Light 1 194
Water-in-Fuel Light 1 194
Engine Temp. Light 1 194
Fuel Filter 1 194
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