2018 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY oil type

Right-hand side
A
Left-hand side
B
Note: Throughout this guide, you will find
warnings identified by the warning symbol.
Warnings remind you to be especially
careful to reduce the risk of personal injury.
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle. Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricant
type
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
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GAUGES
Type 1 and 2
Engine oil pressure gauge.
A
Engine coolant temperature gauge.
B
Fuel gauge.
C
Transmission fluid temperature gauge.
D
Speedometer.
E
Information display. See General Information (page 114).
F
Tachometer.
G
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Type 3
Engine oil pressure gauge.
A
Engine coolant temperature gauge.
B
Fuel gauge.
C
Configurable. Transmission fluid temperature, Turbo boost or DEF gauge (diesel
engines only).
D
Speedometer.
E
Information display. See General Information (page 114).
F
Tachometer.
G
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Fuel Economy
Distance to E
Instant Fuel Economy
Average Fuel Economy
Average Speed
• Distance to E - Shows the approximate distance your vehicle can travel before running
out of fuel.
• Instant Fuel Economy - Shows your instantaneous fuel usage.
• Average Fuel Economy - Shows the average fuel usage based on time.
• Average Speed - Shows the average speed the vehicle has driven.
Note: Press and hold OK to reset values. Driver Assist
DEF Gauge
DEF Status
Exhaust Filter Engine Hours
Engine Hours
Engine Idle
Front Tank
Dual Fuel
Tank
Rear Tank
Hill Strt Asst. Oil Temp
Oil Temp
Tire Pressure
Trans. Temp.
Rear Park Aid
Select Your Setting
Brake Type 1
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Switching Between E85 and
Gasoline
We do not recommend repeatedly
alternating between E85 and gasoline. If
you switch from using E85 to gasoline, or
from gasoline to E85, add as much fuel as
possible, at least half a tank. Drive your
vehicle immediately for a minimum of 5 mi
(8 km) to allow it to adapt to the change
in ethanol concentration. If you use E85
exclusively, we recommend that you fill
the fuel tank with regular unleaded
gasoline at each scheduled oil change.
FUEL QUALITY - DIESEL
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The
Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated
Where Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel
Is Required (United
States/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S.
Virgin Islands And Other Locales)
You should use Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel
fuel (also known as ULSD) designated as
number 1-D or 2-D with a maximum of
15-ppm sulfur in your diesel vehicle. You
may operate your vehicle on diesel fuels
containing up to 20% biodiesel, also
known as B20. These fuels should meet
the ASTM D975 diesel or the ASTM D7467
B6-B20 biodiesel industry specifications.
Outside of North America, use fuels
meeting EN590 or equivalent local market
standard.
Note: The vehicle Warranty does not cover
damage caused by using an improper type
of fuel or fuel additive.
Note: Do not blend used engine oil with
diesel fuel under any circumstances.
Blending used oil with the fuel will
significantly increase your vehicle ’s exhaust
emissions and reduce engine life due to
increased internal wear. Using low sulfur diesel fuel
(16-500 ppm) or high sulfur
diesel fuel (greater than 500
ppm) in your diesel engine will cause
certain emission components to
malfunction which may also cause the
service engine soon light to illuminate
indicating an emissions-related concern.
Diesel fuel is adjusted seasonally for cold
temperature. For best results at
temperatures below
19°F (-7°C), it is
recommended to use a diesel fuel which
has been seasonally adjusted for the
ambient conditions.
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The
Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated
Where Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel
Is Not Required
For the engine to operate reliably on
low-sulfur or high-sulfur diesel fuel, the
engine must be a factory built high-sulfur
engine (available as a dealer order option
for select markets) or an ultra low sulfur
diesel fuel configured engine that has been
retrofitted for high-sulfur diesel fuel using
Ford Motor Company dealer service parts.
Failure to use retrofit components other
than those available through your
authorized dealer will result in coolant
system damage, engine overheating,
selective catalyst reduction system or
diesel particulate filter damage and
possible base engine damage.
Use only a diesel engine configured for use
with high sulfur diesel fuel in markets with
diesel fuel that has sulfur content greater
than 15 ppm. Using low sulfur diesel fuel
(16–500 ppm) or high sulfur diesel fuel
(greater than 500 ppm) in a diesel engine
designed to use only Ultra Low Sulfur
Diesel fuel may result in damage to engine
emission control devices and the
aftertreatment system, potentially
rendering the vehicle inoperable.
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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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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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