2004 FORD F650 engine coolant

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Inspect cooling system daily
Note:The de-aeration tank requires air space for expansion volume. The
proper fill level is identified on the reservoir; do not overfill the reservoir.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or death, use only the
following procedure to remove the pressure-type cap from the
radiator or expansion tank.
1. Always allow the engine to cool first.
2. Wrap a thick, heavy cloth around the cap.
3. Loosen the cap slowly, then pause a moment. This will reduce the risk
of possible scalding by hot water or steam.
4. Continue to unscrew the cap and remove only after pressure in the
radiator is fully released.
Note:If the coolant should get extremely low and the engine very hot,
let the engine cool for approximately 15 minutes before adding coolant.
After the engine has cooled, start the engine and add coolant slowly.
Adding coolant to a hot engine may crack the cylinder head or
crankcase. Never use only water to fill the cooling system.
Adding engine coolant - 6.0L Power Stroke
When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant
and distilled water. Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir,when the
engine is cool, until the appropriate fill level is obtained.
For vehicles with overflow coolant systems with a non-pressurized cap
on the coolant recovery system, add coolant to the coolant recovery
reservoir when the engine is cool. Add the proper mixture of coolant and
water to the“cold full”level. For all other vehicles, which have a coolant
degas system with a pressurized cap, or if it is necessary to remove the
coolant pressure relief cap on the radiator of a vehicle with an overflow
system, follow these steps to add engine coolant.
To reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure the engine is
cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap. The
cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come out
forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly.
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Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam and
scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you
badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts.
Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid
container. If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could
make it difficult to see through the windshield.
1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool.
2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolant
pressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (an opaque plastic bottle).
Slowly turn cap counterclockwise (left) until pressure begins to release.
3. Step back while the pressure releases.
4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use the
cloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap.
5. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture (see
above), to within the“cold fill range”or the“cold full”level on the
reservoir. If you removed the radiator cap in an overflow system, fill the
radiator until the coolant is visible and radiator is almost full.
6. Replace the cap. Turn until tightly installed. (Cap must be tightly
installed to prevent coolant loss.)
After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration (refer
toCoolant condition inspectionlater in this section). If the
concentration is not 50/50 (protection to–34°F/–36°C), drain some
coolant and adjust the concentration. It may take several drains and
additions to obtain a 50/50 coolant concentration.
Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in the coolant
reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle. If
necessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of engine coolant and
distilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper level.
If you have to add more than 1.0 liter (1.0 quart) of engine coolant per
month, have your dealer check the engine cooling system. Your cooling
system may have a leak. Operating an engine with a low level of coolant
can result in engine overheating and possible engine damage.
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Extended life engine coolant
The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with yellow-colored
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant meeting Ford Specification
WSS-M97B51–A1.
•Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored), VC-7–A (VC-7–B in Oregon).
Note:Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, may
darken the color of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from
yellow to golden tan.
•
Do not add/mix extended life coolants such as Motorcraft
Speciality Orange Engine Coolant, VC-2 (U.S.) or CXC-209
(Canada), meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44–D, with the
factory-fill coolant, Motorcraft Premium Gold Coolant meeting
Ford Specification WSS-M97B51–A.Mixing Motorcraft Speciality
Orange Engine Coolant or any equivalent extended life engine coolant
with this factory-fill coolant can result in degraded corrosion protection.
•A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added, in case
of emergency, to reach a vehicle service location. In this instance, the
cooling system must be drained and refilled with a 50/50 mixture of
engine coolant and distilled water as soon as possible. Water alone
(without engine coolant) can cause engine damage from corrosion,
overheating or freezing.
•
Do not use alcohol, methanol or brine or any engine coolants
mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant).Alcohol and
other liquids can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing.
•Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant.These
can be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of the engine
coolant.
•Do not mix with recycled coolant unless from a Ford-approved
recycling process (seeUse of Recycled Engine Coolantsection).
Coolant condition inspection
Engine cooling systems should be checked twice a year to assure proper
glycol/water concentrations. a 50/50 mixture is recommended and
provides freeze protection in weather conditions as low as–36°C (-34°F)
as well as optimum corrosion protection. For vehicle operating in
extremely cold climate, a concentration of 60% ethylene glycol will
provide freeze protection in weather conditions as low as–51°C (-59°F).
Concentrations greater than 60% glycol are not recommended.
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Engine coolant capacities and part numbers
For cooling system capacities, refer toRefill capacitiesin this chapter.
For coolant part numbers, refer toLubricant specificationsin this
chapter.
Severe climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than–36°C[–34°F]):
•It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration
above 50%.
•NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%.
•Engine coolant concentrations above 60% will decrease the
overheat protection characteristics of the engine coolant and
may cause engine damage.
•If available, refer to the chart on the coolant container to
ensure the coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide
adequate freeze protection at the temperatures in which you
drive in the winter months.
If you drive in extremely hot climates:
•It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentration
above 40%.
•NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%.
•Engine coolant concentrations below 40% will decrease the
corrosion protection characteristics of the engine coolant and
may cause engine damage.
•Engine coolant concentrations below 40% will decrease the
freeze protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may
cause engine damage.
•If available, refer to the chart on the coolant container to
ensure the coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide
adequate protection at the temperatures in which you drive.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50
mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system
and engine protection.
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Fan clutches
Your vehicle’s cooling system is equipped with a viscous fan clutch.
•The fan clutch helps control cooling, increase performance, improve
fuel economy and reduce noise.
•The fan clutch is controlled by bimetallic spring sensors. Do not
tamper with these sensors as this may change their calibration or keep
the fan clutch from operating at all.
Stay clear of the fan/fan area while the engine is running or
possible personal injury may occur.
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Inspect the solution level in the
washer reservoir when insufficient
solution is sprayed.
Use 3.8L (4.0 quarts) of windshield
washer fluid that meets the Ford
specification listed. Refer to
Lubricant specificationsin this
chapter.
State or local regulations on volatile
organic compounds may restrict the
use of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive.
Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used
only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the
vehicle’s paint finish, wiper blades or washer system.
Do not put engine coolant in the washer fluid reservoir. Engine
coolant can severely reduce visibility if sprayed on the
windshield.
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Component /
Component vendorLubrication type Vendor
recommendations:
Viscosity / Ambient
temperature / NotesEquivalent Ford
part name / number
Clutch
Release bearing /
shafts / forkGC/LB NLGI #2
lithium
complex-based moly
grease or
multi-purpose
lithium complex
grease—Motorcraft Premium
Long Life Grease /
XG-1-C
Cooling system
Coolant - 6.0L Power
Stroke engineWSS-M97B51-A1—Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
/ VC-7-A
Coolant - Cummins
B and Caterpillar
enginesRefer to engine operator manual
Windshield washer
Washer fluid WSB-M8B16-A2—Motorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
Concentrate /
ZC-32-A
Transmission
Eaton-Fuller Petroleum oil:
Engine oil API-SL or
API-CF
(MIL-L-2104E or
MIL-L-46152E)SAE 50:–12°C
(above 10°F)—
SAE 40:–12°C
(below 10°F)—
Mineral gear oil:
API-GL-1 (rust and
oxidation inhibited)SAE 80W–90:–12°C
(above 10°F)—
SAE 75W:–12°C
(below 10°F)—
Synthetic oil:
Eaton
, Roadranger

synthetic CD-50
transmission fluidCD SAE 50: All
temperatures—
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Engine coolant and oil
Engine type Engine coolant
(approximate
capacity)Engine oil
(approximate
capacity)
6.0L Power Stroke 25.7L (54.4 pints) 18.0L (19 quarts)
Caterpillar 28.4 (60.0)
1
Cummins B 23.1 (24.4)1
1Refer to the engine operator manual for engine oil refill capacities.
Power steering system
Steering gearPower steering fluid volume (cubic
inches/liters/pints)
V8 engine
TAS40 steering gear 506/8.3/17.6
TAS65 steering gear 533/8.7/18.4
Transmission
Description Liters Pints
MD-3060P 5–speed automatic 27.4 58.01
MD-3560P 5–speed automatic 27.4 58.01
MD-3060P 6–speed automatic 27.4 58.01
FS-4205A 5–speed manual 5.4 11.5
MD-3066P 6–speed automatic 27.4 58.01
FS-5406A 6–speed manual 9.2 19.5
FS-5406N 6–speed manual 9.2 19.5
MD-3560P 6–speed automatic 27.4 58.0
1
2000P Series 5–speed automatic 18.0 38.01
2400 Series 5–speed automatic 18.0 38.01
FS-5205A 5–speed manual 5.9 12.5
FS-6406N 6–speed manual 9.2 19.5
FS-6406A 6–speed manual 9.2 19.5
ES066–7B 7–speed manual 9.9 20.9
ES56–7B 7–speed manual 9.9 20.9
FR-9210B 10–speed manual 11.1 23.5
RT–8908LL 10–speed manual 13.2 28.0
1Total fluid capacity (dry transmission and torque converter).
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Daily Owner Checks Engine system
Check the air filter restriction indicator
Check the engine oil
Inspect the coolant level - for Power Stroke engine (for
Caterpillar and Cummins engines, refer to the Owner’s Manual)
Brake system
Drain the air brake system reservoir - manual valve
Check the air brake system reservoir automatic drain valve
operation
Transmission system
Visually check the automatic transmission for fluid leakage
Steering system
Check the power steering pump fluid level and check the
system for leaks
Check the entire vehicle for evidence of fluid leaks
U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway
Administration requirements (ensure that the entire
system is functioning properly)
Check the service brakes
Check the parking brake
Check the steering mechanism
Check the lighting devices and reflectors
Check the tires
Check the horn
Check the windshield wipers
Check the rear vision mirrors
Check the wheels and rims
Check the emergency equipment
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