2018 FORD TRANSIT oil capacities

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 3.5L
ECOBOOST™
Minimum
A
Maximum
B
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 3.7L Minimum
A
Maximum
B
ENGINE OIL CHECK
1. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground. 2. Switch off the engine and wait 10
minutes for the oil to drain into the oil
pan.
3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint free cloth. Replace the
dipstick and remove it again to check
the oil level.
If the oil level is at the minimum mark, add
oil immediately. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 305).
Note: Check the oil level before starting the
engine.
Note: Make sure that the oil level is
between the minimum and the maximum
marks.
Note: Do not use oil additives or other
engine treatments. Under certain conditions,
they could damage the engine.
Note: The oil consumption of new engines
reaches its normal level after approximately
3,000 mi (5,000 km)
.
Adding Engine Oil WARNING:
Only add oil when the
engine is cold. If the engine is hot, wait 10
minutes for the engine to cool down. WARNING: Do not remove the filler
cap when the engine is running.
1. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
2. Add engine oil that meets Ford specifications. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 305).
3. Replace the engine oil filler cap. Turn it 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: Soak up any spillage with an
absorbent cloth immediately.
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CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
AND OIL FILTER
WARNING: Prolonged and repeated
skin contact with mineral oil will result in
the removal of natural fats from the skin,
leading to dryness, irritation and dermatitis.
In addition, used engine oil contains
potentially harmful contaminants, which
may cause skin cancer. If skin contact
occurs, wash the area thoroughly with
soap or skin cleanser and water
immediately. WARNING: Do not dispose of engine
oils or oil filters in the household refuse or
the public sewage system. Use an
authorized waste disposal facility. WARNING:
Do not remove the oil
pan drain plug when the engine is running. WARNING:
Do not remove the oil
filter when the engine is running.
1. Remove the oil pan drain plug and wait
for the oil to drain into a suitable
container.
2. Renew the oil filter.
3. Reinstall the oil pan drain plug.
4. Refill the engine with new oil that meets Ford specifications. See
Capacities and Specifications (page
305
).
Note: Do not add oil further than the
maximum mark. Oil levels above the
maximum mark may cause engine damage.
Note: Soak up any spillage with an
absorbent cloth immediately.
5. Reset the Intelligent Oil Life Monitor. See
Oil Change Indicator Reset
(page 235). Engine Lubrication for Severe
Service Operation
The following conditions define severe
service operation. The Intelligent Oil Life
Monitor will determine engine oil and oil
filter change intervals.
•
Frequent or extended idling.
• Frequent low-speed operation at
25 mph (40 km/h)
or less.
• Frequent severe dust condition
operation.
• Frequent off-road operation.
• Sustained ambient temperatures of
-9°F (-23°C)
or below.
• Sustained ambient temperatures of
100°F (38°C)
or above.
• Sustained towing operation above
1,000 mi (1,600 km)
.
• Sustained high-speed driving at Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (maximum
loaded weight for vehicle operation).
• Sustained use of diesel fuel other than
ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD).
OIL CHANGE INDICATOR
RESET
Only reset the system after changing the
engine oil and oil filter.
Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System
1. Switch the ignition on. Do not start the
engine.
2. Fully press the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time.
3. Keep the accelerator and brake pedals
fully pressed.
4. After three seconds, a message appears confirming that the reset is in
progress.
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 3.5L ECOBOOST™
3.5L V6 Ecoboost
Engine
214
Cubic inches
Minimum 87 octane
Required fuel
1-4-2-5-3-6
Firing order
Coil on plug
Ignition system
.030-.033 in. (.75-.85 mm)
Spark plug gap
10.0:1
Compression ratio
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 3.7L
3.7 V6
Engine
226
Cubic inches
1-4-2-5-3-6
Firing order
Coil on plug
Ignition system
.049-.053 in. (1.25-1.35 mm)
Spark plug gap
10.5:1
Compression ratio
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MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 3.2L POWER STROKE DIESEL
3.2L Power Stroke Diesel
Part number
Component
FA-1921
Diesel Foam Pre air filter.
FA-1916
Air filter element.
FT-161
Automatic transmission fluid filter.
BAGM-48H6-760
Dual battery.
FL-500S
Oil filter.
FD-4621
Fuel filter.
WW-2955 - driver side
Windshield wiper blades - vehicles with
medium low roof. WW-2112 - passenger side
WW-2901 - driver side
Windshield wiper blades - vehicles with low,
medium or high roof. WW-2049 - passenger side
Motorcraft replacement parts are
recommended for scheduled maintenance
and are available at an authorized dealer
or at fordparts.com. These parts meet or
exceed Ford Motor Company ’s
specifications, and are engineered for your
vehicle. Use of other parts may impact
vehicle performance, emissions and
durability. Your vehicle Warranty may be
void for any damage related to use of other
parts. Should a Motorcraft oil filter not be
available, use an oil filter that meets
industry performance specification
SAE/USCAR-36.
MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 3.5L ECOBOOST™
3.5L V6 Ecoboost Part number
Component
FA-1916
Air filter element
FT-161
Automatic transmission fluid filter
BXT-48H6-610
Battery
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Part number
Component
FL-500S
Oil filter
SP-534
Spark plugs
WW-2955 - driver side
Windshield wiper blades - roof med-low
WW-2112 - passenger side
WW-2901 - driver side
Windshield wiper blades - roof low, medium
& high WW-2049 - passenger side
We recommend Motorcraft replacement parts available at your Ford dealer or at
fordparts.com for scheduled maintenance. These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor
Company ’s specifications and are engineered for your vehicle. Use of other parts may
impact vehicle performance, emissions and durability. Your warranty may be void for any
damage related to use of other parts.
If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performance
specification SAE/USCAR-36.
For spark plug replacement, contact an authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs at the
appropriate intervals. See Normal Scheduled Maintenance (page 462).
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MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 3.7L
3.7L Duratec
Part number
Component
FA-1916
Air filter element
FT-161
Automatic transmission fluid filter
BXT-48H6-610
Battery
FL-500S
Oil filter
SP-520
Spark plugs
WW-2955 - driver side
Windshield wiper blades - roof med-low
WW-2112 - passenger side
WW-2901 - driver side
Windshield wiper blades - roof low, medium
& high WW-2049 - passenger side
We recommend Motorcraft replacement parts available at your Ford dealer or at
fordparts.com for scheduled maintenance. These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor
Company ’s specifications and are engineered for your vehicle. Use of other parts may
impact vehicle performance, emissions and durability. Your warranty may be void for any
damage related to use of other parts.
If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performance
specification SAE/USCAR-36.
For spark plug replacement, contact an authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs at the
appropriate intervals. See Normal Scheduled Maintenance (page 462).
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CAPACITIES AND
SPECIFICATIONS - 3.2L
POWER STROKE DIESEL
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.
Capacities Quantity
Item
12.0 qt (11.4 L)
Engine oil fill capacity including the oil filter.
11.6 qt (11 L)
Engine oil fill capacity excluding the oil filter.
15.3 qt (14.5 L)
Engine coolant fill capacity - vehicles with an auxil-
iary heater.
13.9 qt (13.2 L)
Engine coolant fill capacity - vehicles without an
auxiliary heater.
13.1 qt (12.4 L)
Automatic transmission fluid fill capacity. 1
2.9 qt (2.72 L)
Rear axle fluid fill capacity - vehicles with limited
slip differential. 2
3.0 qt (2.84 L)
Rear axle fluid fill capacity - vehicles with conven-
tional differential.
4.0 fl oz (118 ml)
Rear axle friction modifier.
25.1 gal (95 L)
Fuel tank fill capacity.
5.5 gal (21 L)
Diesel exhaust fluid fill capacity.
4.8 qt (4.5 L)
Washer system fill capacity.
2.45 lb (1.11 kg)
Air conditioning refrigerant fill capacity - vehicles
with rear air conditioning.
1.76 lb (0.8 kg)
Air conditioning refrigerant fill capacity - vehicles
without rear air conditioning.
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