2018 FORD F-250 coolant

•
Check fluid levels (including coolant,
oil and gas) to make sure there are no
leaks, and fluids are at recommended
levels.
• If you remove the battery, clean the
battery cable ends and check for
damage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you have
any concerns or issues.
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CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS - 6.2L
Capacities
WARNING
The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant under high pressure.
Only qualified personnel should service the air conditioning refrigerant system.
Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury.
Capacity
Item
7.0 qt (6.6 L)
Engine oil (with oil filter)
21.3 qt (20.2 L)
Engine coolant
Between MIN and MAX on brake fluidreservoir
Brake fluid
2.7 qt (2.6 L)
Front axle
3.3–3.5 qt (3.1– 3.3 L)
Rear axle-10.5 inch (E-Locker)
3.5–3.6 qt (3.3– 3.4 L)
Rear axle-10.5 inch (non E-Locker)
3.78 qt (3.58 L) *
Rear axle-Dana M300
16.7 qt (15.8 L)
**
Automatic transmission fluid (6R100)
17.4 qt (16.5 L)
**
Automatic transmission fluid (6R140)
1.9 qt (1.8 L)
Transfer case fluid
Fill as required
Windshield washer fluid
26.5 gal (100.3 L)
Fuel tank (incomplete vehicle, middle
location)
34.5 gal (130.6 L)
Fuel tank (All except 176 inch wheelbase
and incomplete vehicles)
48.5 gal (183.6 L)
Fuel tank (176 inch wheelbase)
40 gal (151.4 L)
Fuel tank (incomplete vehicle, Aft- axle -
location)
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Capacity
Item
27 oz (0.77 kg)
A/C refrigerant
4.1 fl oz (120 ml)
A/C refrigerant compressor oil
*For complete refill of limited slip Ford axles, add 7.1 fl oz. (210 ml) of Additive Friction
Modifier XL-3 or equivalent, meeting Ford Specification EST-M2C118-A. This added friction
modifier should be included in the total lube volume of 3.78 qt (3.58 L).
**Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
Specifications
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M2C946-A
Recommended motor oil (U.S.):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor
Oil
XO-5W30-QSP
WSS-M2C946-A
Recommended motor oil (Canada):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil
CXO-5W30-LSP12
WSS-M2C946-A
Optional motor oil (U.S.):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil
XO-5W30-QFS
WSS-M2C946-A
Optional motor oil (Canada):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil
CXO-5W30-LFS12
WSS-M97B44-D2
Engine coolant (U.S.):
Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
VC-3DIL-B
WSS-M97B44-D2
Engine coolant (Canada):
Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
CVC-3DIL-B
WSS-M6C65-A2
Brake fluid:
Motorcraft® DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance
Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid
PM-20
WSP-M2C197-A
Front axle fluid :
Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant
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CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS - 6.7L DIESEL
Capacities
WARNING
The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant under high pressure.
Only qualified personnel should service the air conditioning refrigerant system.
Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury.
Capacity
Item
13.0 qt (12.3 L)
Engine oil (includes filter change)
35.1 qt (33.2 L)1
Engine coolant (primary high-temperature
cooling system loop)
47.3 fl oz (1.4 L)2
Engine coolant additive (primary high-
temperature cooling system loop)
15.1 qt (14.3 L)1
Engine coolant (secondary cooling system)
16.0 fl oz (473 ml)2
Engine coolant additive (secondary cooling
system)
Between MIN and MAX on brake fluidreservoir
Brake fluid
2.7 qt (2.6 L)
Front axle
3.3–3.5 qt (3.1– 3.3 L)
Rear axle-10.5 inch (E-Locker)
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Capacity
Item
27 oz (0.77 kg)
A/C refrigerant
3.4 fl oz (100 ml)6
A/C refrigerant compressor oil
1 Use the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. Using any other coolant may
result in vehicle damage.
2 Per addition if required.
3 For complete refill of limited slip Ford axles add 7.1 fl oz. (210 ml) of Additive Friction
Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford Specification EST-M2C118-A this added friction
modifier should be included in the total lube volume 3.58 L (3.78 qt).
4 Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
5 Capacities may be higher if the vehicle is equipped with a cooler. Always check to make
sure the fluid level is in the acceptable range.
6 This system uses mineral-based refrigerant oil to lubricate O-rings and fittings.
Specifications
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M2C171-F1
Recommended motor oil (U.S.):
Motorcraft® SAE 10W-30 Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil 1
XO-10W30-QSD
WSS-M2C171-F1
Recommended motor oil (Canada):
Motorcraft® SAE 10W-30 Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil 1
CXO-10W30-LSD12
WSS-M2C171-F1
Recommended motor oil (U.S.):
Motorcraft® SAE 15W-40 Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil 1,3
XO-15W40-QSD
WSS-M2C171-F1
Recommended motor oil (Canada):
Motorcraft® SAE 15W-40 Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil 1,3
CXO-15W40-LSD12
WSS-M2C171-F1
Recommended motor oil (U.S.):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Diesel Motor Oil 1,2,3
XO-5W40-5QSD
WSS-M2C171-F1
Recommended motor oil (U.S.):
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Specification
Name
Motorcraft® SAE 0W-40 Full Synthetic Diesel Motor Oil 1
XO-0W40-DAS
WSS-M97B44-D2
Engine and secondary cooling system coolant (U.S.):
Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
VC-3DIL-B
WSS-M97B44-D2
Engine and secondary cooling system coolant (Canada):
Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
CVC-3DIL-B
--
Engine and secondary cooling system coolant additive
(U.S. and Canada):
Motorcraft® Specialty Orange Engine Coolant Revitalizer
VC-12
WSS-M99C130-A
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF):
Motorcraft® Diesel Exhaust Fluid
PM-27-Gal / PM-27-Jug
--
Cetane Booster & Performance Improver (U.S.):
Motorcraft® Cetane Booster & Performance Improver
PM-22-A
--
Cetane Booster & Performance Improver (Canada):
Motorcraft® Cetane Booster & Performance Improver
PM-22-B
--
Anti-Gel & Performance Improver (U.S.):
Motorcraft® Anti-Gel & Performance Improver
PM-23-A
--
Anti-Gel & Performance Improver (Canada):
Motorcraft® Anti-Gel & Performance Improver
PM-23-B
WSS-M6C65-A2
Brake fluid:
Motorcraft® DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance
Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid
PM-20
WSP-M2C197-A
Front axle fluid :
Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant
XY-80W90-QL
WSS-M2C942-A
Rear axle fluid (10.50 inch axle) (E-Locker/non E-Locker):
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid
Gear Lubricant
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Note:
Ford recommends using DOT 4 Low
Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid
or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Use
of any fluid other than the recommended
fluid may cause degraded brake
performance and not meet the Ford
performance standards. Keep brake fluid
clean and dry. Contamination with dirt,
water, petroleum products or other
materials may result in brake system
damage and possible failure.
CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS - 6.8L
Capacities WARNING
The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant under high pressure.
Only qualified personnel should service the air conditioning refrigerant system.
Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury.
Capacity
Item
7.0 qt (6.6 L)
Engine oil (with oil filter)
26.7 qt (25.3 L)
Engine coolant
Between MIN and MAX on brake fluidreservoir
Brake fluid
2.7 qt (2.6 L)
Front axle
3.3–3.5 qt (3.1– 3.3 L)
Rear axle-10.5 inch (E-Locker)
3.5–3.6 qt (3.3– 3.4 L)
Rear axle-10.5 inch (non E-Locker)
3.78 qt (3.58 L)1
Rear axle-Dana M300
17.4 qt (16.5 L)2
Automatic transmission fluid
1.9 qt (1.8 L)
Transfer case fluid
Fill as required
Windshield washer fluid
26.5 gal (100.3 L)
Fuel tank (incomplete vehicle, middle
location)
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Capacity
Item
40 gal (151.4 L)
Fuel tank (incomplete vehicle, Aft- axle -
location)
27 oz (0.77 kg)
A/C refrigerant
4.1 fl oz (120 ml)
A/C refrigerant compressor oil
1 For complete refill of limited slip Ford axles, add 7.1 fl oz. (210 ml) of Additive Friction
Modifier XL-3 or equivalent, meeting Ford Specification EST-M2C118-A. This added friction
modifier should be included in the total lube volume of 3.78 qt (3.58 L).
2 Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
Specifications
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M2C945-A
Recommended motor oil (U.S.):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor
Oil
XO-5W20-QSP
WSS-M2C945-A
Recommended motor oil (Canada):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil
CXO-5W20-LSP12
WSS-M2C946-A
Optional motor oil (U.S.):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor
Oil
XO-5W30-QSP
WSS-M2C946-A
Optional motor oil (Canada):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil
CXO-5W30-LSP12
WSS-M2C946-A
Optional motor oil (U.S.):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil
XO-5W30-QFS
WSS-M2C946-A
Optional motor oil (Canada):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil
CXO-5W30-LFS12
WSS-M97B44-D2
Engine coolant (U.S.):
Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
VC-3DIL-B
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