Engine oil and filter recommendationsÐ7.3L Power Stroke engine
To help achieve proper engine performance and durability, it is important
that you:
²Use only engine lubricating oils and oil filters of the proper quality.
²Change the engine oil and filterno laterthan the recommended
service interval. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the
appropriate intervals for changing the engine oil and filter.
²Change your engine oil and filter more frequently if your vehicle
operation includes extended periods of idling or low-speed operation,
driving for a long time in cold temperatures or short driving distances.
Diesel engines require specially formulated oil to resist contamination.
Proper quality oils also provide maximum efficiency of the crankcase
ventilation system which reduces air pollution.
For normal or severe service, use Motorcraft oil or an equivalent oil
conforming to Ford Specification WSS-M2C171±C or API Service
categories CH-4, CH-4/SJ or CH-4/SL. If CH-4 oil is not available, CG-4 is
acceptable.
Diesel engine oils with improved fuel economy properties (energy
conserving) are currently available. If you use an energy conserving oil,
be sure it meets Ford specification WSS-M2C171±C or API service
category designation CH-4/SJ and is of the proper viscosity grade for the
temperature range in which you expect to operate your vehicle. Some
energy conserving oils do not meet the requirements necessary for your
diesel engine.
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Using the chart, determine which SAE viscosity grade best suits the
temperature range in which you expect to operate your vehicle. The use
of the correct oil viscosity grade for diesel engines is important for
satisfactory engine operation.
A symbol has been developed by the American Petroleum Institute (API)
to help you select the proper engine oil. The symbol will be included on
the oil container you purchase.
The top section of the symbol shows
the API service category
designation. This should be CH-4/SJ.
The center section of the API
symbol shows the SAE viscosity
grade.
The lower section of the API symbol
will stateenergy conservingif the
engine oil has been proven to have fuel savings capabilities.
Use a Ford engine oil filter, part number FL-1995 or equivalent. This
filter protects your engine by filtering harmful, abrasive or sludge
particles.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE
F˚ -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40
40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5 -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 C˚50 60 70 80 90 100
*15W-40 Preferred
10W-30
5W-30
0W-30Preferred
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Item Ford Part NameFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Engine oil
-Cummins B
and
Caterpillar
3126 B
enginesRefer to the appropriate engine operator's manual.
Engine
coolant
-7.3L Power
Stroke
5
Motorcraft
Premium Engine
Coolant
(green-colored)VC-4±A (US) or
CXC-10 (Canada)ESE-M97B44-A
Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7±A WSS-
M97B51±A1
Engine
coolant
additive
6
Motorcraft Heavy
Duty Cooling
System AdditiveFW-16 ESN-
M99B169±A
Engine
coolant
-Caterpillar
3126 B engine
and Cummins
B engineRefer to the engine operator's manual.
Power
steeringMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-Clear
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateC9AZ-19550-AC ESR-M17P5-A
1Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine the correct
service interval for the lubricant which you are using.
2Ford Motor Company currently does not offer a SAE 50 Motor oil.
3Ford Motor Company currently does not offer a synthetic based
lubricant for this viscosity grade. Select the correct SAE viscosity grade
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lubricant and API service category for your vehicle's operating
conditions.
4Refer toEngine oil and filter recommendations±7.3L Power Stroke
enginein theMaintenance and carechapter to select the correct SAE
viscosity grade and API service category for your vehicle's operating
conditions.
5Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
6Use only when filling with Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant
(green-colored).
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN/SERIAL NUMBER)
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is printed on the Vehicle Rating
Decal attached to the vehicle. The VIN also serves as the warranty
number. The rating decal is attached to the front door latch pillar
(B-pillar) on the driver's side.
If you ever find it necessary to communicate with Ford Motor Company
about your vehicle, always include the VIN in your communication.
CERTIFICATION LABEL
THIS CHASIS CAB CONFORMS TO FEDERAL MOTOR
VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 101, 102, 103, 104,
106,107,111,113,115,116,124,205,206,207,208,209,210,
AND 302. THIS VEHICLE WILL CONFORM TO STANDARD
NOS. 108, 120, AND 105 OR 121 (AS APPLICABLE) IF IT IS
COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUC-
TIONS CONTAINED IN THE INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
DOCUMENT FURNISHED PURSUANT TO 49 CFR PART
568. CONFORMITY TO THE OTHER SAFETY STAN-
DARDS APPLICABLE TO THIS VEHICLE WHEN COM-
PLETED IS NOT SUBSTANTIALLY AFFECTED BY THE
DESIGN OF THE CHASSIS CAB. CHASSIS CAB MAN-
UFACTURED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY IN U.S.A.
E5HT-19A349-AA
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