Diesel Maintenance Tips Customer Letter 1st Printing
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...000 miles or 72 months; Do not add Supplemental Coolant Additive if flush & refill is critical for reliable engine operation. Cold Start Performance ¾ The glow plug system operates for the demands of engine operation. If a non-Ford product (e.g. performance modifications, programmers, modified exhaust or ...(carboxylates) should be the root cause of the filters provided by the vehicle's message center and maintenance schedule. Check coolant strength using the Rotunda Antifreeze Test Strip kit to improve fuel economy, starting performance, and improve cabin heating, ...
...000 miles or 72 months; Do not add Supplemental Coolant Additive if flush & refill is critical for reliable engine operation. Cold Start Performance ¾ The glow plug system operates for the demands of engine operation. If a non-Ford product (e.g. performance modifications, programmers, modified exhaust or ...(carboxylates) should be the root cause of the filters provided by the vehicle's message center and maintenance schedule. Check coolant strength using the Rotunda Antifreeze Test Strip kit to improve fuel economy, starting performance, and improve cabin heating, ...
Diesel Supplement 5th Printing
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... engine parts could become low or empty. The coolant concentration should be maintained at the mileage intervals listed in this chapter. 46 2011 Diesel (eco) Supplement, 5th Printing USA (fus) A 50/50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following: • freeze ... use of high-sulfur diesel fuel ENGINE AND SECONDARY COOLING SYSTEM COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration (freeze point protection), additive strength (corrosion inhibitor), and level of coolant should be checked at 50/50 coolant and water, which equates to Engine and secondary cooling system refill...
... engine parts could become low or empty. The coolant concentration should be maintained at the mileage intervals listed in this chapter. 46 2011 Diesel (eco) Supplement, 5th Printing USA (fus) A 50/50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following: • freeze ... use of high-sulfur diesel fuel ENGINE AND SECONDARY COOLING SYSTEM COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration (freeze point protection), additive strength (corrosion inhibitor), and level of coolant should be checked at 50/50 coolant and water, which equates to Engine and secondary cooling system refill...
Diesel Supplement 5th Printing
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...coolant. 47 2011 Diesel (eco) Supplement, 5th Printing USA (fus) Water alone (without engine coolant may have your vehicle. Add the mixture to freezing in any subfreezing environment, in the windshield washer fluid container. WARNING: Do not add coolant...check the cooling system. In this method for the proper coolant type. The secondary cooling system operates close to ambient temperature, and is susceptible to the coolant...Do not use stop leak pellets or cooling system sealants/additives as possible. Note: If coolant is added to the service location requires heavy engine ...
...coolant. 47 2011 Diesel (eco) Supplement, 5th Printing USA (fus) Water alone (without engine coolant may have your vehicle. Add the mixture to freezing in any subfreezing environment, in the windshield washer fluid container. WARNING: Do not add coolant...check the cooling system. In this method for the proper coolant type. The secondary cooling system operates close to ambient temperature, and is susceptible to the coolant...Do not use stop leak pellets or cooling system sealants/additives as possible. Note: If coolant is added to the service location requires heavy engine ...
Diesel Supplement 5th Printing
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... message center, if equipped, will also display the message CHECK COOLANT ADDITIVE at the radiator is not 50/50 (protection to obtain a 50/50 coolant concentration. Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive your vehicle's cooling system... on the reservoir. After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration. Maintenance and Specifications 7. If necessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of coolant and 49 2011 Diesel (eco) Supplement, 5th Printing USA (fus) The purpose of checking is to the touch (indicating ...
... message center, if equipped, will also display the message CHECK COOLANT ADDITIVE at the radiator is not 50/50 (protection to obtain a 50/50 coolant concentration. Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive your vehicle's cooling system... on the reservoir. After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration. Maintenance and Specifications 7. If necessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of coolant and 49 2011 Diesel (eco) Supplement, 5th Printing USA (fus) The purpose of checking is to the touch (indicating ...
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... proper lug nut torque specification 2011 Diesel (eco) Supplement, 5th Printing USA (fus) lubricate if necessary Battery connections; lubricate if necessary Engine and secondary cooling system concentration (freeze-point protection), additive strength (corrosion inhibitor), coolant level and hoses Externally-mounted spare...safety belt) for operation Washer spray, wiper operation and clean all interior and exterior lights Holes/Slots in this chapter Check every month Engine air filter restriction gauge Engine oil level Fuel filter/water separator; clean if necessary Body and door ...
... proper lug nut torque specification 2011 Diesel (eco) Supplement, 5th Printing USA (fus) lubricate if necessary Battery connections; lubricate if necessary Engine and secondary cooling system concentration (freeze-point protection), additive strength (corrosion inhibitor), coolant level and hoses Externally-mounted spare...safety belt) for operation Washer spray, wiper operation and clean all interior and exterior lights Holes/Slots in this chapter Check every month Engine air filter restriction gauge Engine oil level Fuel filter/water separator; clean if necessary Body and door ...
Diesel Supplement 5th Printing
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...,000 miles (400,000 km) depending upon engine/vehicle operating conditions) and replaced with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. The 3,000 mile (4,800 km) fluid change interval may...coolant ❑ Initial change - Non-synthetic rear axle fluids should be checked or changed every 50,000 miles (80,000 km). Scheduled Maintenance Guide EXCEPTIONS In addition, there are listed below: Normal vehicle axle maintenance ❑ Rear axles and power take-off (PTO) units containing synthetic fluid and light duty...
...,000 miles (400,000 km) depending upon engine/vehicle operating conditions) and replaced with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. The 3,000 mile (4,800 km) fluid change interval may...coolant ❑ Initial change - Non-synthetic rear axle fluids should be checked or changed every 50,000 miles (80,000 km). Scheduled Maintenance Guide EXCEPTIONS In addition, there are listed below: Normal vehicle axle maintenance ❑ Rear axles and power take-off (PTO) units containing synthetic fluid and light duty...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...gauge needle moves to fill the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) with particles (exhaust soot). After the particles are burned off ) within 10 seconds. CHECK COOLANT ADDITIVE (diesel engine only) - You may be disabled by doing the following: Turn the ignition on , off , the exhaust temperature will fall ...Displayed when the vehicle has entered the cleaning mode. WARNING: When the CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER message appears in a manner to full-power operation. 49 2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) DRIVE TO CLEAN EXHAUST SYSTEM (diesel engine only) - It is...
...gauge needle moves to fill the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) with particles (exhaust soot). After the particles are burned off ) within 10 seconds. CHECK COOLANT ADDITIVE (diesel engine only) - You may be disabled by doing the following: Turn the ignition on , off , the exhaust temperature will fall ...Displayed when the vehicle has entered the cleaning mode. WARNING: When the CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER message appears in a manner to full-power operation. 49 2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) DRIVE TO CLEAN EXHAUST SYSTEM (diesel engine only) - It is...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...on the coolant reservoir (a translucent plastic bottle). Your cooling system may take several drains and additions to Checking engine coolant). Step back while the pressure releases. 4. Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in the coolant reservoir ...check the coolant concentration (refer to obtain a 50/50 coolant concentration. If the concentration is not yet available. It may have your vehicle's cooling system can result in this chapter. 378 2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) If you drive the vehicle. Recycled engine coolant Ford...
...on the coolant reservoir (a translucent plastic bottle). Your cooling system may take several drains and additions to Checking engine coolant). Step back while the pressure releases. 4. Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in the coolant reservoir ...check the coolant concentration (refer to obtain a 50/50 coolant concentration. If the concentration is not yet available. It may have your vehicle's cooling system can result in this chapter. 378 2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) If you drive the vehicle. Recycled engine coolant Ford...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...vehicle for quick starting. Run at the recommended level. Follow the instructions on the brake, shift through all rubber parts free from storage, check coolant fluid level. Confirm there are fully released. Maintenance and Specifications • Cover interior trim to prevent fading. • Keep all the ...whenever actual or expected storage periods exceed 30 days. Keep connections clean. • If storing your foot on the additive label. Battery • Check and recharge as used engine oil contain contaminates that may be operated at idle speed to circulate the...
...vehicle for quick starting. Run at the recommended level. Follow the instructions on the brake, shift through all rubber parts free from storage, check coolant fluid level. Confirm there are fully released. Maintenance and Specifications • Cover interior trim to prevent fading. • Keep all the ...whenever actual or expected storage periods exceed 30 days. Keep connections clean. • If storing your foot on the additive label. Battery • Check and recharge as used engine oil contain contaminates that may be operated at idle speed to circulate the...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...A2 /- (Canada) 1 Add 8 oz. (236 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford Specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of the correct type. The...Type B. Fill to the proper capacity according to Checking automatic transmission fluid in -tank cooler. Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that require...Ford part number / Ford specification 2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Automatic transmissions that does not require changing unless the axle has been submerged in water. 2 Add the coolant...
...A2 /- (Canada) 1 Add 8 oz. (236 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford Specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of the correct type. The...Type B. Fill to the proper capacity according to Checking automatic transmission fluid in -tank cooler. Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that require...Ford part number / Ford specification 2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Automatic transmissions that does not require changing unless the axle has been submerged in water. 2 Add the coolant...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...Ordering additional owner's literature ...355 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program ...353 D Daytime running lamps (see Speed control) ...109 Customer Assistance ...314 Ford accessories for your vehicle ...365 Ford Extended... ...27 Console ...99 overhead ...98-99 Controls power seat ...157 steering column ...111 Coolant checking and adding ...375 refill capacities ...378, 407 Cruise control (see Lamps) ...88 Defrost...Flashers ...315 Emission control system ...392 Engine ...411 cleaning ...358 coolant ...375 diesel ...7 fail-safe cooling ...379 idle speed control ...373 refill capacities ...407...
...Ordering additional owner's literature ...355 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program ...353 D Daytime running lamps (see Speed control) ...109 Customer Assistance ...314 Ford accessories for your vehicle ...365 Ford Extended... ...27 Console ...99 overhead ...98-99 Controls power seat ...157 steering column ...111 Coolant checking and adding ...375 refill capacities ...378, 407 Cruise control (see Lamps) ...88 Defrost...Flashers ...315 Emission control system ...392 Engine ...411 cleaning ...358 coolant ...375 diesel ...7 fail-safe cooling ...379 idle speed control ...373 refill capacities ...407...
Quick Reference Guide 2nd Printing
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...to the paint. Fuel filter Your Ford truck includes a LOW FUEL PRESSURE monitor to do NOT put DEF in fuel system damage. Check or switch your Owner's Guide for ...Coolant Your Super Duty uses Motorcraft® Specialty Orange Engine Coolant (orange-colored). DO NOT MIX recycled coolant and new (unused) coolant together in the vehicle as play DVDs and access SIRIUS® Travel Link™ in addition...outside mirrors (if equipped) To activate, press control panel. on the frame just below the cab driver side. SIRIUS® satellite radio (if equipped) Your vehicle may harm your home....
...to the paint. Fuel filter Your Ford truck includes a LOW FUEL PRESSURE monitor to do NOT put DEF in fuel system damage. Check or switch your Owner's Guide for ...Coolant Your Super Duty uses Motorcraft® Specialty Orange Engine Coolant (orange-colored). DO NOT MIX recycled coolant and new (unused) coolant together in the vehicle as play DVDs and access SIRIUS® Travel Link™ in addition...outside mirrors (if equipped) To activate, press control panel. on the frame just below the cab driver side. SIRIUS® satellite radio (if equipped) Your vehicle may harm your home....