Diesel Maintenance Tips Customer Letter 1st Printing
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..., Maintenance & Care Tips Congratulations on the purchase of the Ford Power Stroke® diesel engine. Only Motorcraft® air, fuel, and oil filters were designed specifically for the demands of your vehicle's maintenance needs. The level of fuel. Engine coolant system nitrite ...strength should be maintained at 50/50 mix of your Power Stroke® or Ford Diesel Engine ESP contract. Biodiesel fuel must...
..., Maintenance & Care Tips Congratulations on the purchase of the Ford Power Stroke® diesel engine. Only Motorcraft® air, fuel, and oil filters were designed specifically for the demands of your vehicle's maintenance needs. The level of fuel. Engine coolant system nitrite ...strength should be maintained at 50/50 mix of your Power Stroke® or Ford Diesel Engine ESP contract. Biodiesel fuel must...
Warranty Guide 3rd Printing
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... Diagnostic (OBD) System PCV System and Oil Filler Cap Supercharger Assembly Throttle Body Assembly (MFI) Turbocharger Assembly Important Information About List of Parts Also covered by the Emissions Defect Warranty, contact your Owner Guide and the Scheduled Maintenance Guide; For more details about the specific parts covered by the two emissions warranties...
... Diagnostic (OBD) System PCV System and Oil Filler Cap Supercharger Assembly Throttle Body Assembly (MFI) Turbocharger Assembly Important Information About List of Parts Also covered by the Emissions Defect Warranty, contact your Owner Guide and the Scheduled Maintenance Guide; For more details about the specific parts covered by the two emissions warranties...
Diesel Supplement 4th Printing
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... To determine whether the vehicle is equipped with the Ford ambulance preparation package. DIESEL ENGINE INFORMATION The Diesel engine fuel system consists of the Ford Incomplete Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder's Layout Book (and pertinent supplements...Ford vehicle without the Ford ambulance preparation package to follow the recommendation of : • On E-Series vehicles (6.0L engine), a Fuel Conditioner Module (FCM) mounted on the driver's side door pillar. Warnings remind you will find warnings identified by checking the engine oil specification chart under Engine oil...
... To determine whether the vehicle is equipped with the Ford ambulance preparation package. DIESEL ENGINE INFORMATION The Diesel engine fuel system consists of the Ford Incomplete Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder's Layout Book (and pertinent supplements...Ford vehicle without the Ford ambulance preparation package to follow the recommendation of : • On E-Series vehicles (6.0L engine), a Fuel Conditioner Module (FCM) mounted on the driver's side door pillar. Warnings remind you will find warnings identified by checking the engine oil specification chart under Engine oil...
Diesel Supplement 4th Printing
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The fuel pump provides pressurized fuel to the engine oil specification chart located under Engine oil specifications in the instrument cluster. If these modified engine performance characteristics persist for an extended period or the ) or powertrain malfunction/reduced service engine soon ( ) ... a primary fuel filter/water separator which removes both water and impurities from the fuel tank by the fuel pump PCM relay. Engine protection mode Ford diesel engines are located in this supplement. 4 The engine mounted filter filters finer impurities from your authorized dealer.
The fuel pump provides pressurized fuel to the engine oil specification chart located under Engine oil specifications in the instrument cluster. If these modified engine performance characteristics persist for an extended period or the ) or powertrain malfunction/reduced service engine soon ( ) ... a primary fuel filter/water separator which removes both water and impurities from the fuel tank by the fuel pump PCM relay. Engine protection mode Ford diesel engines are located in this supplement. 4 The engine mounted filter filters finer impurities from your authorized dealer.
Diesel Supplement 4th Printing
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...in the on biodiesel during cold weather, you may thicken enough to use Number 1-D diesel fuel or "winterized" Number 2-D diesel fuel which has an additive to Engine oil specifications in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter of this supplement. For best results in power take-off ). COLD WEATHER ...THE ENGINE Turn the ignition to 3 (off (PTO) mode. • The engine coolant temperature is below 20°F (-7°C), number 2-D diesel fuel may need to clog the fuel filter. At temperatures below 60°F (16°C). • The exhaust emission control device (DPF) is...
...in the on biodiesel during cold weather, you may thicken enough to use Number 1-D diesel fuel or "winterized" Number 2-D diesel fuel which has an additive to Engine oil specifications in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter of this supplement. For best results in power take-off ). COLD WEATHER ...THE ENGINE Turn the ignition to 3 (off (PTO) mode. • The engine coolant temperature is below 20°F (-7°C), number 2-D diesel fuel may need to clog the fuel filter. At temperatures below 60°F (16°C). • The exhaust emission control device (DPF) is...
Diesel Supplement 4th Printing
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... fuel injector failure. Raw or refined vegetable oil, animal fat, cooking oil or recycled greases should not be used . Maintenance and Specifications Driving chapter of good quality in your vehicle should comply with a diesel fuel not containing biodiesel. Do not use home heating oil, agricultural fuel or any diesel fuel not intended for a label on the...
... fuel injector failure. Raw or refined vegetable oil, animal fat, cooking oil or recycled greases should not be used . Maintenance and Specifications Driving chapter of good quality in your vehicle should comply with a diesel fuel not containing biodiesel. Do not use home heating oil, agricultural fuel or any diesel fuel not intended for a label on the...
Diesel Supplement 4th Printing
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... that has sulfur content greater than 500 ppm) in the schedule maintenance guide for use with fuel which may affect the recommended oil change intervals and other maintenance when operating on non-ULSD fuel. Damage to the fuel injection system, engine and exhaust catalyst can ...exported to non-ULSD fuel markets will only be reliably operated on biodiesel. Using low sulfur diesel fuel (16-500 ppm) or high sulfur diesel fuel (greater than 15 ppm. Maintenance and Specifications Biodiesel use may lead to major engine damage. Refer to the Special Operating Conditions section in...
... that has sulfur content greater than 500 ppm) in the schedule maintenance guide for use with fuel which may affect the recommended oil change intervals and other maintenance when operating on non-ULSD fuel. Damage to the fuel injection system, engine and exhaust catalyst can ...exported to non-ULSD fuel markets will only be reliably operated on biodiesel. Using low sulfur diesel fuel (16-500 ppm) or high sulfur diesel fuel (greater than 15 ppm. Maintenance and Specifications Biodiesel use may lead to major engine damage. Refer to the Special Operating Conditions section in...
Diesel Supplement 4th Printing
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.... 36 Do not use home heating oil, agricultural fuel or any diesel fuel not intended for highway use of biodiesel in concentrations greater than 5% may cause damage to only use a diesel fuel with ASTM D6751 or an equivalent specification. To help achieve acceptable engine performance ...fuel injectors. Biodiesel content is a product that may be used . Maintenance and Specifications Driving chapter of biodiesel in the fuel. Concentrations greater than 5% biodiesel may result in your diesel engine. Ask the service station attendant to confirm the biodiesel content of power ...
.... 36 Do not use home heating oil, agricultural fuel or any diesel fuel not intended for highway use of biodiesel in concentrations greater than 5% may cause damage to only use a diesel fuel with ASTM D6751 or an equivalent specification. To help achieve acceptable engine performance ...fuel injectors. Biodiesel content is a product that may be used . Maintenance and Specifications Driving chapter of biodiesel in the fuel. Concentrations greater than 5% biodiesel may result in your diesel engine. Ask the service station attendant to confirm the biodiesel content of power ...
Diesel Supplement 4th Printing
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... the ASTM D 975 industry specification. Do not use a properly formulated diesel fuel that will significantly increase your fuel supplier about oil change intervals. Do not use home heating oil, agricultural fuel or any circumstances. Aftermarket additives can occur if an improper fuel is a product that do not meet or exceed Ford specifications. Do not blend used...
... the ASTM D 975 industry specification. Do not use a properly formulated diesel fuel that will significantly increase your fuel supplier about oil change intervals. Do not use home heating oil, agricultural fuel or any circumstances. Aftermarket additives can occur if an improper fuel is a product that do not meet or exceed Ford specifications. Do not blend used...
Diesel Supplement 4th Printing
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.... 45 Maintenance and Specifications Engine oil specifications To help achieve acceptable engine performance and durability, it is important that only engine oils of good quality are used in your vehicle to Ford specification WSS-M2C171-E or API service categories CJ-4 or CJ-4/SM. It is important to use of correct oil viscosities for diesel engines is changed at...
.... 45 Maintenance and Specifications Engine oil specifications To help achieve acceptable engine performance and durability, it is important that only engine oils of good quality are used in your vehicle to Ford specification WSS-M2C171-E or API service categories CJ-4 or CJ-4/SM. It is important to use of correct oil viscosities for diesel engines is changed at...
Diesel Supplement 4th Printing
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...If there is turned to START, this is due to loose connections. • an open or pinched sensor hose. • low engine oil level. • wrong fuel or oil viscosity for 30 seconds, then turn the key to START the lights become dim or go on at a truck stop after a short time...have to run roughly and produce white smoke while air is in the diesel air intake system. If the lights are dim, do not help you correct the engine performance problem you turn off every 5-10 seconds. Maintenance and Specifications • air in the fuel system; Such fluids can cause immediate ...
...If there is turned to START, this is due to loose connections. • an open or pinched sensor hose. • low engine oil level. • wrong fuel or oil viscosity for 30 seconds, then turn the key to START the lights become dim or go on at a truck stop after a short time...have to run roughly and produce white smoke while air is in the diesel air intake system. If the lights are dim, do not help you correct the engine performance problem you turn off every 5-10 seconds. Maintenance and Specifications • air in the fuel system; Such fluids can cause immediate ...
Diesel Supplement 4th Printing
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...maintenance are operated in high sulfur diesel fuel markets must be configured for use with high sulfur diesel fuel in a 6.4L diesel engine designed to use only Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel fuel increases the likelihood of engine oil dilution with the vehicle and ...or inadequate maintenance and may lead to increase the value of the work performed is performed and that the materials used meet Ford engineering specifications. Be sure receipts for your vehicle. Scheduled Maintenance: General Information SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE GUIDE Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): Owner Name...
...maintenance are operated in high sulfur diesel fuel markets must be configured for use with high sulfur diesel fuel in a 6.4L diesel engine designed to use only Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel fuel increases the likelihood of engine oil dilution with the vehicle and ...or inadequate maintenance and may lead to increase the value of the work performed is performed and that the materials used meet Ford engineering specifications. Be sure receipts for your vehicle. Scheduled Maintenance: General Information SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE GUIDE Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): Owner Name...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...sharp edges and can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and the windshield; ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement. 351 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus...vehicle is on the wipers. for diesel engine information, refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for the oil to Windows and wiper blades in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or 1 (First) (manual transmission). 4. Maintenance and Specifications Note: Poor wiper quality can damage ...
...sharp edges and can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and the windshield; ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement. 351 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus...vehicle is on the wipers. for diesel engine information, refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for the oil to Windows and wiper blades in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or 1 (First) (manual transmission). 4. Maintenance and Specifications Note: Poor wiper quality can damage ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... ones that meets Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle,...Oil filter FL-820-S 1 PCV valve Battery (Standard) BXT-65-650 Battery (Optional) BXT-65-750 2 Spark plugs-platinum 3, 4 Remote Automatic Transmission Filter 1 The PCV valve is FT-175. 382 2008...specifications for your authorized dealer. For PCV valve replacement, see your vehicle and to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not used . 3 Also available with 6.4L diesel engine and TorqShift transmission. Part number is a critical emission component. It is FT-176. 4 Also available with 6.4L diesel...
... ones that meets Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle,...Oil filter FL-820-S 1 PCV valve Battery (Standard) BXT-65-650 Battery (Optional) BXT-65-750 2 Spark plugs-platinum 3, 4 Remote Automatic Transmission Filter 1 The PCV valve is FT-175. 382 2008...specifications for your authorized dealer. For PCV valve replacement, see your vehicle and to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not used . 3 Also available with 6.4L diesel engine and TorqShift transmission. Part number is a critical emission component. It is FT-176. 4 Also available with 6.4L diesel...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...API Super Premium Motor Certification Mark Oil (Canada) 27.5 quarts (26.0L) Refer to the 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement 19.0 gallons (71.9L Capacity Ford part name Ford part number / Ford specification 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23...) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Engine oil (includes filter change) - Mid-ship ...
...API Super Premium Motor Certification Mark Oil (Canada) 27.5 quarts (26.0L) Refer to the 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement 19.0 gallons (71.9L Capacity Ford part name Ford part number / Ford specification 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23...) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Engine oil (includes filter change) - Mid-ship ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...338 coolant ...356 diesel ...8 fail-safe cooling ...360 idle speed control ...354 refill capacities ...383 service points ...348-349 starting after a collision ...296 Engine oil ...351 checking and adding ...351 dipstick ...351 filter, specifications ...353, 382 ...2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) and Canada ...334 Getting roadside assistance ...294 Getting the service you need ...329 Ordering additional owner's literature ...335 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program ...333 D Daytime running lamps (see Speed control) ...109 Customer Assistance ...294 Ford...
...338 coolant ...356 diesel ...8 fail-safe cooling ...360 idle speed control ...354 refill capacities ...383 service points ...348-349 starting after a collision ...296 Engine oil ...351 checking and adding ...351 dipstick ...351 filter, specifications ...353, 382 ...2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) and Canada ...334 Getting roadside assistance ...294 Getting the service you need ...329 Ordering additional owner's literature ...335 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program ...333 D Daytime running lamps (see Speed control) ...109 Customer Assistance ...294 Ford...
Quick Reference Guide 3rd Printing
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YOUR 2008 FORD 1. Service Engine Soon Lamp treatment technology which is equipped with ...fails to illuminate when Use Motorcraft oil or an equivalent oil conforming to work. Turning Off the Engine It is important to maintain your Owner's Guide for the power fold feature to Ford specification WSS-M2C171-E or API service ...also provides engine braking in all forward gears when the transmission is in fan noise which includes a diesel oxidation catalytic converter and a diesel particulate filter (DPF). For winter and off , rotate the control clockwise to the ON position,...
YOUR 2008 FORD 1. Service Engine Soon Lamp treatment technology which is equipped with ...fails to illuminate when Use Motorcraft oil or an equivalent oil conforming to work. Turning Off the Engine It is important to maintain your Owner's Guide for the power fold feature to Ford specification WSS-M2C171-E or API service ...also provides engine braking in all forward gears when the transmission is in fan noise which includes a diesel oxidation catalytic converter and a diesel particulate filter (DPF). For winter and off , rotate the control clockwise to the ON position,...