2014 FORD SUPER DUTY checking oil

Fuse Specification Chart...........................214
Maintenance
General Information....................................222
Opening and Closing the Hood..............222
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................223
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L...................224
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................225
Engine Oil Check..........................................225
Engine Coolant Check
...............................226
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check...........................................................230
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................233
Brake Fluid Check
........................................233
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................233
Washer Fluid Check....................................234
Fuel Filter
........................................................234
Changing the 12V Battery.........................234
Checking the Wiper Blades
.....................236
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................236
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................237
Removing a Headlamp..............................238
Changing a Bulb..........................................240
Bulb Specification Chart...........................242
Changing the Engine Air Filter................244
Vehicle Care
General Information
...................................246
Cleaning Products
.......................................246
Cleaning the Exterior..................................246
Waxing.............................................................247
Cleaning the Engine
....................................247
Cleaning the Exhaust.................................248
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..........................................................248
Cleaning the Interior...................................249
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.......................249
Cleaning Leather Seats
.............................250
Repairing Minor Paint Damage................251 Cleaning the Alloy Wheels
........................251
Vehicle Storage
..............................................251
Wheels and Tires
General Information
...................................254
Tire Care
..........................................................256
Using Snow Chains
......................................273
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
...........273
Changing a Road Wheel
............................279
Technical Specifications
..........................290
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications
................................292
Motorcraft Parts
...........................................293
Vehicle Identification Number................294
Vehicle Certification Label.......................294
Transmission Code Designation............295
Technical Specifications..........................296
Audio System
General Information
..................................300
Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM.......301
Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC...................................302
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD................................................304
Digital Audio..................................................305
Satellite Radio
..............................................308
Auxiliary Input Jack......................................310
USB Port
............................................................311
Media Hub
........................................................311
SYNC™
General Information
....................................312
Using Voice Recognition............................314
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............316
SYNC™ Applications and Services
.......327
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player...........................................................334
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Diesel Messages
WARNING
When the CLEANING EXHAUST
FILTER message appears in the
information display, do not park near
flammable materials, vapors or structures
until filter cleaning is complete. Action
Message
The coolant additive needs checking. Refer to your dieselsupplement for more information.
CHECK COOLANT
ADDITIVE
Your vehicle has entered the cleaning mode. Various engineactions will raise the exhaust temperature in the Diesel
Particulate Filter system to burn off the particles (exhaust soot). After the vehicle burns the particles off the exhaust temperature will return to normal levels. This message is
NORMAL. Refer to your diesel supplement for more informa- tion.
CLEANING EXHAUST
FILTER
The diesel particulate filter is full of particles (exhaust soot)
and you are not operating the vehicle in a manner that allows
normal cleaning. One of these messages will stay on until the
exhaust filter cleaning has begun, at which time the CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER message displays. We recommend you
drive the vehicle above 30 mph (48 km/h) until the CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER message turns off. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information.
EXHAUST OVER-
LOADED DRIVE TO CLEAN
EXHAUST AT LIMIT
DRIVE TO CLEAN NOW
The diesel particulate filter will continue to fill with particles
(exhaust soot) if you ignore this message. The service engine soon light will illuminate and engine power may be limited, if
cleaning is not permitted. Dealer service will then be required to restore your vehicle to full-power operation.
Your vehicle exhaust system temperature exceeds intended operating range. If this warning occurs, a chime will sound,
followed by reduced engine power. The engine will shut down when your vehicle speed is below 3 mph (5 km/h). Stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possible. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
STOP SAFELY NOW
The diluted engine oil needs to be changed. Refer to yourdiesel supplement for more information.
ENGINE OIL DILUTED
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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. Check the engine oil level.
2. If the engine oil level is not within the
normal range, add engine oil that
meets Ford specifications. See
Capacities and Specifications for more
information.
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into
the opening.
4. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure
the oil level is not above the normal
operating range on the engine oil level
dipstick.
5. Install the engine oil level dipstick and ensure it is fully seated.
6. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise until
three clicks are heard or until the cap
is fully seated. ENGINE COOLANT CHECK
Checking the Engine Coolant
Note:
If your vehicle is equipped with a
diesel engine, refer to the Diesel
Supplement.
When the engine is cold, check the
concentration and level of the engine
coolant at the intervals listed in the
scheduled maintenance information. See
Scheduled Maintenance (page 428).
Note: Make sure that the level is between
the MIN and MAX marks on the coolant
reservoir.
Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. The
level may extend beyond the MAX mark
Note: If the level is at the MIN mark, below
the MIN mark, or empty, add coolant
immediately. See
Adding Engine Coolant
in this chapter.
The coolant concentration should be
maintained within 48% to 50%, which
equates to a freeze point between -30ºF
degrees (-34ºC) and -34ºF (-37ºC).
Note: For best results, coolant
concentration should be tested with a
refractometer such as Rotunda tool
300-ROB75240 available from your
authorized dealer. Ford does not
recommend the use of hydrometers or
coolant test strips for measuring coolant
concentrations.
Note: Automotive fluids are not
interchangeable. Do not use engine coolant
or antifreeze or windshield washer fluid
outside of its specified function and vehicle
location.
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Ford part number /
Ford specification
Ford part name or
equivalent
Capacity
Item
WSH-M1C231-B
3.53 fl oz (104.39
ml)
A/C Refrigerant
Compressor Oil 9
(Diesel engines)
1 Add 8 oz. (236 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford
Specification EST-M2C118– A for complete refill of limited slip Ford axles. Ford design
rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that does not require changing unless the axle
has been submerged in water.
2 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
3 Your engine has been designed to use Motorcraft engine oils or equivalent oils that meet
Ford specifications. It is also acceptable to use an engine oil of recommended viscosity
grade that meets API SN requirements and displays the API Certification Mark for gasoline
engines
Note: Do not use API category oils labeled as SN, SM, SL or lower category unless the label
also displays the API certification mark. These oils do not meet the requirements for your
engine and emission system.
4 Do not use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and
could lead to engine damage that is not covered by your Ford warranty.
5 Make sure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid
requirements are indicated on the dipstick blade or the dipstick handle. Check the container
to verify the fluid you are adding is of the correct type. Refer to your scheduled maintenance
information to determine the correct service interval.
Note: Automatic transmissions that require MERCON LV should only use MERCON LV fluid.
Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
6 Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler
size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid
level should be set by the indication on the dipstick’ s normal operating range.
7 See Transmission (page 140). See Checking automatic transmission fluid in this chapter
for the correct dipstick type. Fill to the proper capacity according to dipstick Type A.
8 See Transmission (page 140). See Checking automatic transmission fluid in this chapter
for the correct dipstick type. Fill to the proper capacity according to dipstick Type B.
9 WARNING
The A/C refrigerant system contains refrigerant R-134a under high pressure. Opening
the A/C refrigerant system can cause personal injury. A/C refrigerant system is to
be serviced only by qualified personnel.
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E
Economical Driving......................................198
Electronic Locking Differential................156 Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential....................................................... 156
Emission Control System...........................137 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 138
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 139
End User License Agreement..................410 SYNC® End User License Agreement
(EULA).............................................................. 410
Engine Block Heater.....................................131 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 132
Engine Coolant Check
...............................226
Adding Engine Coolant..................................... 227
Checking the Engine Coolant........................ 226
Recycled Engine Coolant................................ 228
Severe Climates................................................. 228
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling.............................................................. 228
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 57
Engine Oil Check..........................................225 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 225
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................225
Engine Specifications
.................................292
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 292
Entertainment..............................................364 A/V Inputs............................................................ 380
AM/FM Radio...................................................... 366
Bluetooth Audio................................................. 379
Browsing Device Content............................... 364
CD........................................................................\
..... 375
SD Card Slot and USB Port............................ 376
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)......................................................... 371
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................. 379Essential Towing Checks...........................187
Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 193
Hitches................................................................... 188
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 194
Safety Chains....................................................... 189
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 189
Trailer Lamps........................................................ 193
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 188
Using a Step Bumper (If Equipped)............193
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 193
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Exterior Mirrors
................................................69
Clearance Lamps................................................. 70
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 70
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 70
Memory Mirrors..................................................... 70
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 69
Signal Indicator Mirrors...................................... 70
Telescoping Mirrors............................................... 71
F
Fastening the Safety Belts
.........................28
Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................. 29
Restraint of Pregnant Women........................ 29
Safety Belt Extension Assembly.................... 30
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 29
Using the Safety Belt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center and Rear Center Seats
Only).................................................................... 28
Floor Mats
.......................................................199
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 66
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 62
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 11
Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP).......425 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY).............427
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)......................... 425
Four-Wheel Drive
..........................................147
Front Fog Lamps............................................66
Front Seat Armrest.......................................116
Fuel and Refueling
.......................................133
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