If your vehicle is equipped with a dieselengine, an Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™calculates the proper oil change serviceinterval. When the information displayindicates: OIL CHANGE REQUIRED, changethe engine oil and oil filter. SeeInformation Displays (page 111).
The engine oil filter protects your engineby filtering harmful, abrasive or sludgeparticles and particles significantly smallerthan most available will-fit filters. SeeMotorcraft Parts (page 419).
1. Unscrew the oil filter and oil pan drainplug and wait for the oil to drain.
2. Replace the filter.
3. Reinstall the oil pan drain plug.
4. Refill the engine with new oil. SeeCapacities and Specifications (page427).
5. For diesel engines, you need to resetthe Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™. SeeInformation Displays (page 111).
Engine lubrication for severeservice operation
The following conditions define severeoperation for which engine operation withSAE 5W-40 API CJ-4 is recommended. Oiland oil filter change intervals will bedetermined by the Intelligent Oil LifeMonitor™ as noted previously.
•Frequent or extended idling (over 10minutes per hour of normal driving).
•Low-speed operation/stationary use.
•If vehicle is operated in sustainedambient temperatures below -9°F(-23°C) or above 100°F (38°C).
•Frequent low-speed operation,consistent heavy traffic less than25 mph (40 km/h).
•Operating in severe dust conditions.
•Operating the vehicle off road.
•Towing a trailer over 1,000 mi(1,600 km).
•Sustained, high-speed driving at GrossVehicle Weight Rating (maximumloaded weight for vehicle operation).
•Use of fuels with sulfur content otherthan ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD).
•Use of high-sulfur diesel fuel.
CHANGING THE COALESCER
FILTER ELEMENT
WARNING
Do not dispose of engine oil or oilfilters in the household refuse or thepublic sewage system. Use anauthorized waste disposal facility.
Do not clean or recondition the filterelement.
We recommend that you demand the useof genuine Ford and Motorcraft® partswhenever your vehicle requires scheduledmaintenance or repair. Use the correctspecification filter element. SeeMotorcraft Parts (page 418).
Note:Operating your vehicle without a filterelement or with an unapproved filterelement may result in damage to the turbocharger or exchanger and could lead toengine damage that may not be covered bythe vehicle Warranty.
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