2012 FORD F750 octane

WARNING:Using low sulfur (16-500 ppm) or high sulfur
(greater than 500 ppm) diesel fuel in a diesel engine designed to
use only Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel fuel increases the likelihood of engine
oil dilution with fuel which may lead to major engine damage.
WARNING:Using low sulfur (16-500 ppm) or high sulfur
(greater than 500 ppm) diesel fuel in a diesel engine designed to
use only Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel fuel causes certain emission
components to malfunction which may also cause the Service Engine
Soon light to illuminate indicating an emissions-related concern.
WARNING:Do not mix diesel fuel with gasoline, gasohol or
alcohol. This could cause an explosion resulting in personal
injury.
WARNING:Do not use starting fluid such as ether or gasoline.
Such fluids can cause immediate explosive damage to the engine
and possible personal injury.
Choosing the right fuel - gasoline engines
Use only UNLEADED fuel or UNLEADED fuel blended with a maximum
of 10% ethanol. Do not use fuel ethanol (E85), diesel, methanol, leaded
fuel or any other fuel. The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and
could damage your vehicle.
Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic
compounds, including manganese-based additives.
Note:Use of any fuel other than those recommended may cause
powertrain damage, a loss of vehicle performance, and repairs may not
be covered under warranty.
Octane recommendations - gasoline engines
“Regular” unleaded gasoline with a
pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 is
recommended. Some stations offer
fuels posted as “Regular” with an
octane rating below 87, particularly
in high altitude areas. Fuels with octane levels below 87 are not
recommended.
87(R+M)/2 METHOD
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Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, if
it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuel
with the recommended octane rating, see your authorized dealer to
prevent any engine damage.
Fuel quality - diesel engines
It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket additives to your fuel
tank if you use a properly formulated diesel fuel that meets ASTM D 975
specification. Aftermarket additives can damage the injector system or
engine. Repairs to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in
your fuel may not be covered by your warranty.
Do not blend used engine oil with diesel fuel under any
circumstances.Blending used oil with the fuel significantly increases
your vehicle’s exhaust emissions and reduce engine life due to increased
internal wear.
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 meet the World-wide Fuel Charter should be used when
available. Ask your fuel supplier about fuel that meet the World-Wide
Fuel Charter.
Fuel quality - gasoline engines
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability
problems during a cold start, try a different brand of “Regular” unleaded
gasoline.
Do not add aftermarket fuel additive products to your fuel tank. It
should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel
tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane
rating. These products have not been approved for your engine and
could cause damage to the fuel system. Repairs to correct the effects of
using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your
warranty.
Many of the world’s automakers approved the World-Wide Fuel Charter
that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved
performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle.
Gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter should be used when
available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the
World-Wide Fuel Charter.
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Vehicles with diesel engine Tank type Gallons
(Liters)
F-650 Dock Height, F-750 Pick-up
and Delivery, F-750 Severe ServiceSingle, steel
D-style65 (246)
F-650 Low Profile, F-650 Dock
HeightDual, steel
rectangular35(RH)/45(LH)
(132[RH]/170[LH])
F-650 Low Profile, F-650 Dock
Height, F-750 Pick-up and DeliveryDual, steel
rectangular65/65 (246/246)
F-650 Dock Height, F-750 Pick-up
and Delivery, F-750 Severe ServiceDual, steel
D-style65/65 (246/246)
ENGINE DATA
Engine 6.8L V10 engine
Cubic inches 413
Required fuel Minimum 87 octane
Firing order 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9
Spark plug gap 0.039–0.043 inch (1.0–1.1 mm)
Ignition system Coil on plug
Compression ratio 9.2:1
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gauge .........................................28
improving fuel economy ........216
octane rating ...........207, 262–263
quality ......................................208
running out of fuel .........107, 209
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................204
Fuses ..................................153, 162
G
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................216
Gauges .........................................28
battery voltage gauge ...............28
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................28
engine oil pressure gauge ........28
fuel gauge ..................................28
odometer ...................................28
speedometer .............................28
tachometer ................................28
trip odometer ............................28
H
Hazard flashers .........................153
Headlamps ...................................50
aiming ........................................51
daytime running lights .............50
high beam .................................50
warning chime ..........................20
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................47
Hood ..........................................189
I
Ignition .......................103, 262–263
chime .........................................20Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..92
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................178
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................51
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......162
K
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............20
positions of the ignition .........103
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................52
cargo lamps ...............................51
daytime running light ...............50
headlamps .................................50
high beams ................................50
instrument panel, dimming .....51
interior lamps ...........................52
replacing bulbs ...................52–54
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................51
Lights, warning and indicator ....20
air suspension ...........................20
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....20, 127
brake ..........................................20
charging system ........................20
safety belt .................................20
service engine soon ..................20
traction control off ...................20
turn signal indicator .................20
Locks
childproof ..................................68
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Lubricant specifications ...........245
Lumbar support, seats ...............75
M
Manual transmission .................138
lubricant specifications ..........245
Message center .....................30–31
Mirrors .........................................59
fold away .............................60, 62
side view mirrors (power) .......59
signal .........................................62
O
Octane rating ............................207
Odometer .....................................28
P
Parking brake ....................111, 118
warning light .............................20
Power door locks ........................67
Power mirrors .............................59
Powerpoint ..................................57
Power steering ..........................189
fluid, checking and adding ....223
fluid, refill capacity ................260
fluid, specifications .................245
Power Take-Off (PTO)
operation .................................140
Power Windows ...........................58
R
Radio ......................................34, 36
Relays ........................................154Remote entry system
locking/unlocking doors ...........67
Roadside assistance ..................152
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) .................. 80–81, 83–84
Safety defects, reporting ..........174
Safety restraints ....................80–84
Belt-Minder.............................85
cleaning the safety belts ........102
extension assembly ..................84
for adults .............................81, 83
for children ...............................89
lap belt ......................................83
warning light and chime ....20, 85
Safety seats for children ............92
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............80
Seats ............................................69
child safety seats ......................92
heated ........................................76
Setting the clock
AM/FM/CD .................................43
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................262–263
Special notice ................................5
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................245
Speed control ..............................63
Speedometer ...............................28
Starting your vehicle ................103
jump starting ..........................162
preparing to start your
vehicle .....................................103
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