2000 FORD F650 check transmission fluid

Check every oil
changeOil change
intervals are as
follows: Powerstroke -
10 000 ; Caterpillar -
10 000 ; Cummins -
15 000 (refer to the
Caterpillar and
Cummins service
manuals for further
instructions and
information)Steering system
Lubricate the steering shaft(s), U-joints and
splines when equipped with grease fittings
Lubricate the front axle spindle pins
Lubricate the steering linkage when equipped
with grease fittings
Grease the power steering gear output shaft
* Coolant protection checks should be made just prior to the onset of
freezing weather, where applicable. If coolant is dirty or rusty in
appearance, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled with the
prescribed solution of cooling system fluid and water. Use only
permanent type coolant that meets Ford specifications ESE-M97B18-C.
See the engine manufacturer’s operating guide for supplimental
corrosion inhibitor specifications.
In addition to the items to be performed daily or at each oil change, the
following need to be completed as specified:
5 000 MILES
•Initial change—change the lubricant in the manual shift transmission
–5 speed and 6 speed Eaton manual transmission. (Not required
when equipped with optional synthetic lubricant.)
20 000 MILES
•Replace the fuel filter.*
30 000 MILES
•Replace the engine spin-on coolant filter.*
•Repack and adjust the front wheel bearings—grease-filled hubs.
40 000 MILES
•Replace the fuel filter.*
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50 000 MILES
•Disassemble the single check valve (SC-2) and the automatic drain
valve (DB–2)—clean and inspect the valve for wear and
deterioration.
60 000 MILES
•Replace the engine spin-on coolant filter.*
•Oil filled front hubs—drain oil, adjust bearings and refill the front
hubs with oil. (Not required when equipped with optional synthetic
lubricant.)
•Drain the oil, adjust the bearins and refill with axle lubricant—oil
filled hubs.
•Replace the fuel filter.*
•Change the manual transmission oil—Eaton 5 and 6 speeds only.
(Not required when equipped with optional synthetic lubricant.)
70 000 MILES
•Replace the engine spin-on coolant filter.*
•Replace the engine coolant.* See the engine manufacturer’s operating
guide for supplemental corrosion inhibitor specifications.
80 000 MILES
•Replace the fuel filter.*
90 000 MILES
•Replace the engine spin-on coolant filter*.
•Repack and adjust the front wheel bearings—grease-filled hubs.
•Change the lubricant in the manual shift transmission–7 speed
Spicer. (Not required when equipped with optional synthetic
lubricant.)
•Change the power steering fluid and filter.
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Air cleaner filter .......................142
Air conditioning ..........................21
Audio system (see Radio) .........26
Automatic transmission ............102
Auxiliary power point .................21
Battery .......................................140
jumping a disabled battery ....125
voltage gauge ............................18
Belt minder .................................67
Brakes ................................82,84,87
anti-lock ......................82,83,84,90
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ............12,83
brake warning light .............10,11
fluid, checking and adding ....131
parking ............................85,87,90
trailer .........................................93
Child safety restraints ................71
child safety belts ......................71
Child safety seats ...................72,73
attaching with tether straps ....75
in front seat ..............................74
in rear seat ................................74
tether anchorage hardware .....76
Cleaning your vehicle ...............164
engine compartment ..............165
exterior ....................................165
exterior lamps .........................166
instrument panel ....................166
instrument panel lens ............167
interior .....................................167
plastic parts ............................166
safety belts ..............................167
washing ....................................164
waxing .....................................164
wheels ......................................165
wiper blades ............................166
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............21
Clock ..................................29,36,45
Clutch ........................................132
fluid ..........................................132Coolant ......................................134
checking and adding ..............134
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................51
Customer Assistance ................114
Ford accessories
for your vehicle ......................201
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................194
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............200
Getting roadside assistance ...114
Getting the
service you need ....................194
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................203
The Dispute
Settlement Board ...................197
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............200
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................20
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................112
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................125
Emission control system ..........176
Engine
check engine/
service engine soon light .........14
cleaning ...................................165
coolant .....................................134
Engine block heater ...................80
Engine fan .................................136
Engine oil ..................................127
checking and adding ..............127
oil pressure gauge ....................19
recommendations ...................129
Exhaust fumes ............................81
Fuel ............................................151
Index
205

calculating
fuel economy ...................112,157
choosing the right fuel ...........152
filling your vehicle with fuel ..151
filter, specifications .........154,155
gauge .........................................16
improving
fuel economy ...................112,157
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................151
Fuses ...................................115,116
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) ..........112,157
Gauges .........................................16
battery voltage gauge ...............18
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................16
engine oil pressure gauge ........19
fuel gauge ..................................16
odometer ...................................17
speedometer .............................17
tachometer ................................18
trip odometer ............................18
Hazard flashers .........................115
Headlamps ...................................20
aiming ......................................163
daytime running lights .............20
flash to pass ..............................50
high beam ............................12,50
turning on and off ....................20
warning chime ..........................15
Heating ........................................21
heater only system ...................21
heating and
air conditioning system ............23
Hood ..........................................126
Ignition
positions of the ignition ...........49
removing the key ....................101
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) ..................72,73Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................166
cluster ......................................167
lighting up
panel and interior .....................20
location of components ............10
Jump-starting your vehicle ......125
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............15
positions of the ignition ...........49
removing from the ignition ....101
Lamps
cargo lamps ...............................20
daytime running light ...............20
headlamps .................................20
headlamps, flash to pass ..........50
instrument panel, dimming .....20
replacing bulbs ..159,160,161,162
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................49
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) .......12,83
brake .....................................10,11
charging system ........................10
check coolant ............................14
high beam .................................12
safety belt .................................14
service engine soon ..................14
turn signal indicator .................12
Lubricant specifications ...........169
Maintenance and Care ..............179
Manual transmission ...................97
Mirrors .........................................57
Odometer .....................................17
Parking brake ....................85,87,90
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................119
Power door locks ........................56
Power steering .......................95,96
fluid, checking and adding ....136
Radio ............................................26
Refill capacities for fluids ........168
Index
206

Relays ........................................115
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .....61,62,63
Safety defects, reporting ..........204
Safety restraints ................61,62,63
belt minder ...............................67
cleaning the safety belts ...70,167
extension assembly ..................66
for adults ..............................62,63
for children ...............................71
lap belt ......................................65
warning light
and chime ........................14,15,66
Safety seats for children .......72,73
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............61
Seats ............................................58
child safety seats .................72,73
Servicing your vehicle ..............179
Speed control ..............................51
Speedometer ...............................17
Starting your vehicle ..................77
jump starting ..........................125
preparing to start your
vehicle .......................................77
Tachometer .................................18
Tires
checking the pressure ............151Towing
wrecker ....................................125
Transmission
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................137
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................137
manual operation ......................97
Trip odometer .............................18
Turn signal .............................12,49
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ...........................173
Vehicle loading ..........................111
Warning chimes ......................10,15
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................133
reservoir ..................................133
Water, Driving through .............112
Wheels .......................................147
Windows
power .........................................55
Windshield washer
fluid and wipers
checking and cleaning ............146
operation ...................................50
replacing wiper blades ...........146
Wrecker towing .........................125
Index
207