2005 FORD SUPER DUTY oil capacities

Cleaning 238
Maintenance and Specifications 245
Engine compartment 247
Engine oil 249
Battery 253
Fuel information 261
Air filter(s) 278
Part numbers 280
Refill capacities 281
Lubricant specifications 283
Accessories 296
Index 299
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REFILL CAPACITIES
FluidFord Part
NameApplication Capacity
Front axle Motorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle LubricantF-250/350
(Dana 60 axle)5.8 pints (2.7L)
F-350/450/550
(Dana 60 axle)5.8 pints (2.7L)
Rear axle Motorcraft SAE
75W-140
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantF-250 /350
(10.50 inch
axle)
1
6.9 pints (3.3L)
Motorcraft SAE
75W-90
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantF-350/450
(DANA 80)
18.5 pints (4.0L)
Motorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle LubricantF-550
(Dana S135)24.5 pints
(11.6L)
Brake fluid (and
clutch fluid-if
equipped)Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to line or
step (for clutch)
on reservoir
Engine coolant
2Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)5.4L V8 engine
with A/C26.4 quarts
(25.0L)
6.8L V10 engine 27.5 quarts
(26.0L)
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)-Gas
engines
6
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)5.4L V8 and
6.8L V10
engines7.0 quarts
(6.6L)
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Maintenance and Specifications
281

waxing .....................................238
wheels ......................................239
wiper blades ............................241
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............37
Clutch
fluid ..........................................272
operation while driving ..........188
recommended shift speeds ....189
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................71
Console ........................................67
overhead ....................................57
Controls
steering column ........................66
Coolant
checking and adding ..............255
refill capacities ................259, 281
specifications ..................283, 287
Cruise control (see
Speed control) ............................63
Customer Assistance ................211
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................244
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................235
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............236
Getting roadside assistance ...211
Getting the service
you need .................................229
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................236
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................232
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............234D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................41
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid .273
engine oil .................................249
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........283
Driveline universal joint
and slip yoke .............................277
Driving under special
conditions ..................188, 201, 204
sand .........................................203
snow and ice ...........................205
through water .................203, 207
E
Electronic message center ...67, 69
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................221
Emergency Flashers .................212
Emission control system ..........269
Engine ........................................287
cleaning ...................................239
coolant .....................................255
diesel ...........................................8
fail-safe coolant ......................260
idle speed control ...................253
lubrication
specifications ..................283, 287
refill capacities ........................281
service points ..................247–248
starting after a collision .........213
Engine block heater .................180
Engine oil ..................................249
checking and adding ..............249
dipstick ....................................249
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K
Keyless entry system .................86
Keys
positions of the ignition .........175
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................40
daytime running light ...............41
fog lamps ...................................41
headlamps .................................40
headlamps, flash to pass ..........42
instrument panel, dimming .....42
interior lamps ...........................46
replacing bulbs ...................47–54
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................46
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........181
speed control ............................65
Load limits .................................160
Loading instructions .................165
Locks
childproof ..................................81
Lubricant specifications ...283, 287
Lug nuts ....................................148
Lumbar support, seats ...............95
M
Manual transmission .................188
fluid capacities ........................281
lubricant specifications ..........287
reverse .....................................190
Message center ...............67, 69–70
english/metric button ...............74
system check button ................73warning messages .....................75
Mirrors ...................................56, 60
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................60
fold away ...................................62
heated ........................................60
side view mirrors (power) .......60
signal .........................................61
Moon roof ....................................57
Motorcraft parts ................265, 280
O
Octane rating ............................264
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................249
Overdrive .....................................56
P
Parking brake ............................182
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....280
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................63
Power adjustable foot pedals .....63
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................219
Power door locks ........................80
Power mirrors .............................60
Power point .................................58
Power steering ..........................183
fluid, checking and adding ....271
fluid, refill capacity ................281
fluid, specifications .........283, 287
Power Windows ...........................58
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................184
R
Radio ..........................20, 22, 25, 28
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