
Many of the world’s automakers approved the World-wide Fuel Charter
that recommends diesel fuel specifications to provide improved
performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle.
Diesel fuel that meets the World-wide Fuel Charter should be used when
available. Ask your fuel supplier about fuel that meets the World-wide
Fuel Charter.
Do not blend used engine oil with diesel fuel under any
circumstances.Blending used oil with the fuel will significantly increase
your vehicle’s exhaust emissions and reduce engine life due to increased
internal wear.
Diesel fuel conditioner
Additives that will improve fuel cetane numbers may be used to
verify/enhance fuel quality. Use Motorcraftor an equivalent cetane
booster & performance improver as listed in theMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiessection in this chapter. The customer
warranty may be void from using additives that do not meet or exceed
Ford specifications.
Do not use alcohol based additives to correct fuel gelling. This may
result in damage to the fuel injectors/system. Use Motorcraftor an
equivalent anti-gel & performance improver as listed in theMaintenance
product specifications and capacitiessection in this chapter. The
customer warranty may be void from using additives that do not meet or
exceed Ford specifications.
Note:These ultra-low sulfur formulations are designed to meet the
emissions standards for the 6.7L engine and is backward compatible as
well (i.e., can be used in Ford 7.3L, 6.9L, 6.4L and 6.0L diesel engines in
Ford vehicles).
Fueling tips
Truck stops have pumps and nozzles designed for larger, heavy-duty
trucks. When refueling at truck stops: if the nozzle shuts off repeatedly
when refueling, wait 5–10 seconds; then use a slower rate of flow (don’t
depress the nozzle trigger as far).
If air is allowed to enter the fuel system (during fuel filter change or if
you run out of fuel) the engine will purge the trapped air as it runs. To
purge the air sooner: prior to engine start, prime system by turning the
key to on for 30 seconds then to off. Repeat this several times. The
engine may run rough and produce white smoke while air is in the
system. This is normal and should correct itself in a short time.
An engine that suddenly becomes noisy or operates poorly after a fuel fill
could be using substandard fuel (i.e., high water content, low cetane
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6. it is best to maintain the oil level
within the crosshatch area on the
dipstick by adding oil as required.
The lower hole is the minimum oil
level and the upper hole is the
maximum oil level. Do not overfill.
The distance from the lower hole
(oil minimum) to the upper
crosshatch area on the dipstick represents 1.0 quart (.95L).
Engine oil specifications
To help achieve acceptable engine performance and durability, it is
important that only engine oils of good quality are used in your diesel
engine and it is changed at the recommended interval. For normal or
severe service, use Motorcraftoil or an equivalent oil conforming to
Ford specifications as listed in theMaintenance product specifications
and capacitiessection in this chapter or API service categories CJ-4 or
CJ-4/SM. It is important to use these oils because they are compatible
with the emission control equipment of your vehicle to meet the more
stringent emission standards.
The use of correct oil viscosities for diesel engines is important for
satisfactory operation. Determine which oil viscosity best suits the
temperature range you expect to encounter for the next service interval
from the following SAE viscosity grade chart.
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To change the engine oil and oil filter:
1. Unscrew the oil filter and oil pan drain plug and wait for the oil to drain.
Note:The oil pan drain plug only requires 1/4 turn to removal/install. A
3/8 inch socket drive may be used to assist with removal/installation, but be
careful not to over-tighten the plug during installation.
2. Replace the filter.
3. Reinstall the oil pan drain plug.
4. Refill the engine with new oil. For the proper capacity, see
Maintenance product specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
5. Reset the Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™. SeeMessage centerin the
Instrument Clusterchapter for more information.
WARNING:Do not handle a hot oil filter with bare hands.
WARNING:Continuous contact with used motor oil has caused
cancer in laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with
soap and water.
Engine lubrication for severe service operation
The following conditions define severe operation for which engine
operation with SAE 5W-40 API CJ-4 is recommended. Oil and oil filter
change intervals will be determined by the Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™
as noted previously.
•
frequent or extended idling (over 10 minutes per hour of normal driving)
•low-speed operation/stationary use
•if vehicle is operated in sustained ambient temperatures below -10°F
(-23°C) or above 100°F (38°C)
•frequent low-speed operation, consistent heavy traffic less than
25 mph (40 km/h)
•operating in severe dust conditions
•operating the vehicle off road
•towing a trailer over 1,000 miles (1,600 km)
•sustained, high-speed driving at Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(maximum loaded weight for vehicle operation)
•
use of fuels with sulfur content other than ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD)
•use of high-sulfur diesel fuel
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A
Additive
coolant .......................................60
Air cleaner filter ...................49, 59
Air filter restriction gauge .........49
B
Battery .........................................59
auxiliary battery .......................59
jumping a disabled battery ......17
Break-in period .............................3
C
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..........18–19
Coolant ....................................5, 60
refill capacities ..........................60
Coolant additive ..........................60
Cooler ............................................5
D
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) .......26
Diesel Particulate Filter
(DPF) ....................................53–54
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ............................17
Emission control system ......53–55
Engine ..........................................20
cleaning ...............................18–19
coolant .......................................60
diesel .......................................2–3
refill capacities ..........................60service points ............................20
starting after a collision ...........16
Engine fan .....................................8
Engine oil ....................4, 40, 42, 60
filter, specifications ..................59
refill capacities ..........................60
specifications ......................41, 60
Exhaust Fluid ..............................26
F
Fan, Engine Cooling
.....................8
Filter
fuel
.............................................37
Fuel
........................................14, 21
cap
.............................................25
capacity
.....................................60
dual tank selector switch
.........14
filling your vehicle with fuel
....25
filter, specifications
............37, 59
fuel pump shut-off switch
.......16
Fuel pump shut-off switch
.........16
Fuel separator
.......................35, 37
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap)
..............25
Gauges
...........................................7
J
Jump-starting your vehicle
........17
L
Lights, warning and indicator
......6
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