2018 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY checking oil

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 6.2L/
6.8L
MINA
MAX
B
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 6.7L
DIESEL MINA
MAX
B
ENGINE OIL CHECK - 6.2L/6.8L
To check the engine oil level consistently
and accurately, do the following:
1. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground. 2. Run engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature.
3. Make sure the parking brake is on. Make
sure the transmission is in park (P) or
neutral (N).
4. Switch the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil
pan. Checking the engine oil level too
soon after you switch the engine off
may result in an inaccurate reading.
5. Open the hood. See Opening and
Closing the Hood (page 329).
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. For 6.2L V8 See
Under Hood Overview (page 330). For
6.8L Triton
See Under Hood
Overview (page 333).
7. Replace the dipstick and remove it again to check the oil level. See
Engine Oil Dipstick
(page 334).
8. Make sure that the oil level is between
the maximum and minimum marks. If
the oil level is at the minimum mark,
add oil immediately. See
Capacities
and Specifications (page 421).
9. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
Note: Do not remove the dipstick when the
engine is running.
Note: If the oil level is between the
maximum and minimum marks, the oil level
is acceptable. Do not add oil.
Note: The oil consumption of new engines
reaches its normal level after approximately
3,000 mi (5,000 km)
.
Adding Engine Oil WARNING
Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is running.
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Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
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 Committee (ILSAC).
To top up the engine oil level do the
following:
1. Clean the area surrounding the engine
oil filler cap before you remove it.
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap. For 6.2L V8 See Under Hood Overview
(page 330). For 6.8L Triton See Under
Hood Overview
(page 333).
3. Add engine oil that meets Ford specifications. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 421).
4. Recheck the oil level.
5. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
6. Replace the engine oil filler cap. Turn it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance. Note:
Do not add oil further than the
maximum mark. Oil levels above the
maximum mark may cause engine damage.
Note: Make sure you install the oil filler cap
correctly.
Note: Soak up any spillage with an
absorbent cloth immediately.
ENGINE OIL CHECK - 6.7L
DIESEL
To check the engine oil level consistently
and accurately, do the following:
1. Make sure the parking brake is on. Make
sure the transmission is in park (P) or
neutral (N).
2. Run engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
3. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
4. Switch the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil
pan. Checking the engine oil level too
soon after you switch the engine off
may result in an inaccurate reading.
5. Open the hood. See
Opening and
Closing the Hood (page 329).
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. See
Under
Hood Overview (page 331).
7. Replace the dipstick and remove it again to check the oil level. See
Engine Oil Dipstick
(page 334).
8. Make sure that the oil level is between
the maximum and minimum marks. If
the oil level is at the minimum mark,
add oil immediately. See
Capacities
and Specifications (page 433).
9. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
Note: Do not remove the dipstick when the
engine is running.
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Understanding the Shift Positions of Your
Automatic Transmission............................. 210
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic ™ transmission.......................... 212
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................347
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid.................................................................... 347
Autowipers........................................................87
Auxiliary Power Points.................................172 110 Volt - 400 Watt Capacity AC Power
Outlet.................................................................. 172
12 Volt DC Power Point...................................... 172
Locations................................................................ 172
Auxiliary Switches........................................575 Upfitter Interface Module............................... 578
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 354
Bed Extender....................................................74
Grocery mode........................................................ 75
Tailgate mode........................................................ 74
Bed Ramps
.....................................................270
Installing the Ramp Holder............................ 272
Stowing the Bed Ramp.................................... 272
Using the Bed Ramp......................................... 270
Blind Spot Information System
.............254
Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow..................................................................... 256
Switching the System Off and On..............258
System Errors...................................................... 258
Using the System............................................... 255
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........329
Booster Seats
..................................................32
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 32
Brake Fluid Check........................................350
Brakes...............................................................227 General Information.......................................... 227
Breaking-In....................................................299
Bulb Specification Chart...........................361
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................154
California Proposition 65
.............................12 Capacities and Specifications -
6.2L................................................................428
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 432
Specifications..................................................... 429
Capacities and Specifications - 6.7L Diesel.............................................................433
Engine Oil Specifications................................ 439
Specifications..................................................... 435
Capacities and Specifications - 6.8L...............................................................440
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 444
Specifications...................................................... 441
Capacities and Specifications
.................421
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior................................ 371
Catalytic Converter
......................................198
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 199
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 199
Center Console
...............................................174
Changing a Bulb..........................................358 Cargo Lamp and Central High Mounted
Brake Lamp Bulbs........................................ 360
Fog Lamp Bulbs................................................. 359
Front Park and Direction Indicator Lamp Bulbs................................................................. 358
Headlamp Bulbs................................................ 358
License Plate Lamp Bulb................................. 361
Rear Lamps, Brake Lamps, Rear Direction Indicator and Reversing Lamp
Bulbs................................................................. 359
Changing a Fuse...........................................327 Fuses....................................................................... 327
Changing a Road Wheel..........................408 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information.................................................... 408
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools................................................................. 409
Removing the Spare Tire (With Spare Tire Carrier Only)................................................... 409
Tire Change Procedure...................................... 411
Changing the 12V Battery.........................354 Battery Management System....................... 355
Changing the Crankcase Vent Filter Element.........................................................337
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Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.2L/
6.8L................................................................363
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L Diesel............................................................364
Air Filter Restriction Gauge............................ 365
Changing the Engine-Mounted and Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Fuel
Filters - 6.7L Diesel...................................366
Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Filter................................................................... 366
Engine-mounted Fuel Filter.......................... 369
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter...............................................................336
Engine lubrication for severe service operation.......................................................... 337
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................356
Checking MyKey System Status...............65 MyKey Distance.................................................... 65
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 65
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 65
Checking the Wiper Blades
.....................356
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................44
Child Restraint Positioning
.........................34
Child Safety.......................................................19
General Information............................................. 19
Child Safety Locks
.........................................35
Left-Hand Side..................................................... 36
Right-Hand Side................................................... 36
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................376 With King Ranch Edition................................. 376
Without King Ranch Edition........................... 376
Cleaning Products
........................................371
Materials................................................................. 371
Cleaning the Engine....................................373
Cleaning the Exhaust - 6.7L Diesel........373
Cleaning the Exterior....................................371 Cleaning the Headlamps................................. 372
Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 372
Exterior Plastic Parts......................................... 372
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 372
Underbody............................................................ 372
Under Hood.......................................................... 372
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
.........................375
Cleaning the Interior....................................374
Cleaning the Wheels...................................377 Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades............................................................374
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................65
Climate.............................................................527
Climate Control
.............................................148
Climate Controlled Seats..........................165
Cooled Seats........................................................ 166
Heated Seats....................................................... 165
Collision Warning System........................263 Principle Of Operation..................................... 263
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L/6.8L.....339
See: Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L
Diesel................................................................. 343
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......54
Creating a MyKey...........................................64 Programming or Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 64
Cross Traffic Alert........................................259 False Alerts........................................................... 261
Switching the System Off and On...............261
System Errors....................................................... 261
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts................................................................. 260
System Limitations............................................ 261
Using the System............................................... 259
Cruise Control
.................................................84
Principle of Operation...................................... 245
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control............................... 245
Customer Assistance...................................311
D
Data Recording
................................................10
Event Data Recording.......................................... 10
Service Data Recording...................................... 10
Daytime Running Lamps..............................91 Type One - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)........................................ 91
Type Two - Configurable.................................... 91
Diesel Particulate Filter
.............................204
Oxidation Catalytic Converter and Diesel
Particulate Filter System........................... 205
Regeneration....................................................... 204
Digital Radio..................................................454 HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 455
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Direction Indicators.......................................93
Doors and Locks.............................................67
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7L Diesel
.............................................................352
Draining the Diesel Fuel Conditioner
Module.............................................................. 353
Filter Location...................................................... 352
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................47 Children and Airbags........................................... 52
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........47
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment......................................................... 51
Driving Aids
.....................................................252
Driving Hints..................................................299
Driving Through Water..............................300
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 91
E
Economical Driving.....................................299
Electromagnetic Compatibility
.............609
Electronic Locking Differential................225
Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential....................................................... 225
Emission Law.................................................197 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance.........198
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 197
End User License Agreement...................611 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................... 611
Engine Block Heater....................................185 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 186
Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L/6.8L........339 Adding Coolant.................................................. 339
Engine Coolant Temperature Management
.................................................. 342
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 341
Recycled Coolant.............................................. 340
Severe Climates.................................................. 341
Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel.............................................................343
Adding Coolant................................................... 343
Checking Coolant Corrosion Inhibitor Additive Strength ........................................ 346
Coolant Change.................................................. 347Engine and Secondary Cooling System
Refill Procedure............................................. 345
Engine-driven Cooling Fan (Fan Clutch).............................................................. 347
Recycled Coolant............................................... 345
Severe Climates................................................. 345
Engine Emission Control............................197
Engine Idle Shutdown................................185
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 76
Engine Oil Check - 6.2L/6.8L..................334 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 334
Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel................335 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 336
Engine lubrication for severe service operation ......................................................... 336
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.2L/6.8L...............334
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel.............334
Engine Specifications - 6.2L.....................421 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 421
Engine Specifications - 6.7L Diesel........421 ........................................................................\
........... 421
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 422
Engine Specifications - 6.8L....................422 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 423
Entertainment................................................517 AM/FM Radio....................................................... 518
Apps....................................................................... 526
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 525
CD (If equipped)................................................ 524
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available).......................................................... 521
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)......................................................... 519
Sources................................................................... 518
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 526
USB Ports............................................................. 526
Environment.....................................................16
Essential Towing Checks..........................287 Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 294
Dynamic Hitching Using the Rear View Camera System............................................ 288
Hitches.................................................................. 289
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller...............291
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 295
Safety Chains....................................................... 291
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Adaptive Steering..............................................
109
Anti-Lock Braking System.............................. 109
Automatic High Beam...................................... 109
Battery.................................................................... 109
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 110
Brake System....................................................... 109
Check Fuel Cap.................................................... 110
Cruise Control....................................................... 110
Diesel Engine Brake............................................. 112
Diesel Exhaust Fluid............................................ 112
Direction Indicator............................................... 110
Door Ajar................................................................. 110
Electronic Locking Differential....................... 110
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 110
Engine Oil............................................................... 110
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................... 110
Front Airbag........................................................... 110
Front Fog Lamps................................................. 110
High Beam............................................................. 110
Hill Descent........................................................... 110
Low Fuel Level....................................................... 111
Low Tire Pressure Warning................................ 111
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control............111
Service Engine Soon............................................ 111
Stability Control.................................................... 111
Stability Control Off............................................. 111
Transmission Tow/Haul..................................... 111
Wait To Start.......................................................... 112
Water In Fuel.......................................................... 112
Washer Fluid Check.....................................351
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior................................ 371
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 87
Waxing..............................................................372
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 408
Wheels and Tires........................................380 General Information......................................... 380
Technical Specifications.................................. 419
Windows and Mirrors...................................98
Windshield Washers.....................................88
Windshield Wipers.........................................87
Speed Dependent Wipers................................. 87
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 356
Wipers and Washers.....................................87
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