2013 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS adding oil

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
A.–MIN
B. – MAX
ENGINE OIL CHECK
Note:Check the level before starting the engine.
Note:Make sure that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks.
1. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 10 minutes for the oil to drain into the
oil pan.
3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. Replace
the dipstick and remove it again to check the oil level.
If the level is at the MIN mark, add oil immediately.
Adding engine oil
Note:Do not remove the filler cap when the engine is running.
Note:Do not add engine oil further than the MAX mark. Oil levels above
the MAX mark may cause engine damage.
Only use oils certified for gasoline engines by the
American Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with this
trademark symbol conforms to the current engine and
emission system protection standards and fuel
economy requirements of the International Lubricants
Specification Advisory Council (ILSAC), comprised of
U.S. and Japanese automobile manufacturers.
1. Remove the filler cap.
2. Add engine oil that meets Ford specifications. SeeCapacities and
Specificationsfor more information.
3. Replace the filler cap. Turn it until you feel a strong resistance.
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Air cleaner filter .......100–101, 132
Ambulance packages ....................9
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ..................87
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive ...................................39
fluid, adding ..............................91
fluid, checking ..........................91
fluid, refill capacities ..............128
fluid, specification ..................128
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........128
refill capacities ........................128
B
Battery .........................................98
acid, treating emergencies .......98
jumping a disabled battery ......64
maintenance-free ......................98
replacement, specifications ...132
servicing ....................................98
Brakes ..........................................44
fluid, checking and
adding ..................................94–95
fluid, refill capacities ..............128
fluid, specifications .................128
lubricant specifications ..........128
shift interlock ............................42
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....128
Cell phone use ............................10
Changing a tire .........................121
Cleaning your vehicle ...............101
engine compartment ..............101wheels ......................................101
Coolant ........................................87
checking and adding ................87
refill capacities ........................128
specifications ..........................128
Cruise control .............................46
Customer Assistance ..................62
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................134, 136
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ................70
Getting roadside assistance .....62
Getting the service you need ..67
Ordering additional owner’s
literature ...................................72
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program .....................................70
D
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid ...91
engine oil ...................................86
Driving under special
conditions ....................................43
through water ...........................61
E
Electronic message center .........22
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ............................64
Emergency Flashers ...................63
Emission control system ............36
Engine ........................................127
cleaning ...................................101
coolant .......................................87
fail-safe cooling .........................90
idle speed control .....................98
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lubrication specifications .......128
refill capacities ........................128
service points ......................84–85
Engine oil
checking and adding ................86
dipstick ......................................86
filter, specifications ................132
refill capacities ........................128
specifications ..........................128
Event data recording ....................6
Exhaust fumes ............................29
F
Fail safe cooling ..........................90
Fluid capacities .........................128
Fuel
cap .............................................33
capacity ...................................128
choosing the right fuel .............32
filling your vehicle with fuel ....33
filter, specifications ..........97, 132
octane rating .....................32, 127
quality ........................................32
running out of fuel ...................32
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .......................30
Fuses ................................74–75, 79
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ..............33
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers ...........................63
Headlamps
flash to pass ..............................13
high beam .................................13I
Ignition .................................28, 127
Information displays ...................22
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ..........................................38
Instrument panel
cluster ........................................18
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ........64
K
Keys
positions of the ignition ...........28
L
Lamps
headlamps, flash to pass ..........13
Lights, warning and indicator ....18
Loading instructions ...................53
Load limits ...................................48
Lubricant specifications ...........128
Lug nuts ....................................126
M
Message center ...........................22
english/metric button ...............24
system check button ................24
warning messages .....................24
Motorcraftparts ......................132
O
Octane rating ..............................32
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