adding oil FORD E-150 2007 Owners Manual

•If the oil level is below the lower
hole or the MIN mark, add
enough oil to raise the level
within the lower and upper holes
or within the MIN-MAX range.
•Oil levels above the upper hole or the MAX mark may cause engine
damage. Some oil must be removed from the engine by an authorized
dealer.
7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated.
Adding engine oil
1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer toChecking the engine
oilin this chapter.
2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certified
engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening.
3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the
normal operating range on the engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
4. Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated.
5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise
1/4 of a turn until three clicks are heard or until the cap is fully seated.
To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the
engine oil level indicator and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.
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If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and radio settings must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
•Always dispose of automotive
batteries in a responsible manner.
Follow your local authorized
standards for disposal. Call your
local authorized recycling center
to find out more about recycling
automotive batteries.
ENGINE COOLANT
Checking engine coolant
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the
intervals listed inscheduled maintenance information.The coolant
concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and distilled water,
which equates to a freeze point of -34°F (-36°C). Coolant concentration
testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester (such as the
Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester, 014–R1060). The level of coolant
should be maintained at the “FULL COLD” level or within the “COLD
FILL RANGE” in the coolant reservoir. If the level falls below, add
coolant per the instructions in theAdding engine coolantsection.
Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and water
concentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above
60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly.A
50–50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following:
•Freeze protection down to -34°F (-36°C).
•Boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
•Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion.
•Enables calibrated gauges to work properly.
LEAD
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•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
EPA window sticker
Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker. Contact your
authorized dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle.
The EPA window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy
comparisons with other vehicles.
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safety belts ..............................206
washing ....................................202
waxing .....................................203
wheels ......................................203
wiper blades ............................205
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......31–33
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .......................22, 27
AM/FM .......................................20
Compass, electronic ....................47
calibration .................................48
set zone adjustment .................47
Console
overhead ..............................45–46
Controls
power seat .................................63
Coolant
checking and adding ..............218
refill capacities ................222, 244
specifications ..........................244
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................51
Customer Assistance ................166
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................198
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................199
Getting roadside assistance ...166
Getting the service you
need .........................................194
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................200
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................198D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................35
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................237
engine oil .................................213
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................237
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................165
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................188
Emergency Flashers .................168
Emission control system ..........233
Engine ........................................250
cleaning ...................................204
coolant .....................................218
diesel ...........................................7
fail-safe cooling .......................223
idle speed control ...................216
lubrication specifications .......244
refill capacities ........................244
service points ..........................211
starting after a collision .........168
Engine block heater .................146
Engine oil ..................................213
checking and adding ..............213
dipstick ....................................213
filter, specifications ........215, 242
recommendations ...................215
refill capacities ........................244
specifications ..........................244
Event data recording ....................6
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Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................39
daytime running light ...............35
headlamps .................................34
headlamps, flash to pass ..........35
instrument panel, dimming .....36
interior lamps ...........................38
replacing bulbs .........................40
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................38
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........147
Load limits .................................124
Loading instructions .................130
Locks ............................................55
autolock .....................................55
doors ..........................................55
Lubricant specifications ...........244
Lug nuts ....................................187
Lumbar support, seats ...............63
M
Mirrors
fold away ...................................51
side view mirrors (power) .......50
Motorcraft parts ........208, 224, 242
O
Octane rating ............................228
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................213
P
Parking brake ............................148Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....242
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................174
Power door locks ........................55
Power mirrors .............................50
Power point .................................48
Power steering ..........................151
fluid, checking and adding ....236
fluid, refill capacity ................244
fluid, specifications .................244
Power Windows ...........................49
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................152
R
Radio ................................19, 21, 25
Relays ................................170, 177
Remote entry system .................57
illuminated entry ......................61
locking/unlocking doors ...........58
panic alarm ...............................58
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................60
replacing the batteries .............59
Reverse sensing system ...........163
Roadside assistance ..................166
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............78
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................68, 70–72
Safety defects, reporting ..200–201
Safety restraints ..............68, 70–72
Belt-Minder
.............................74
extension assembly ..................77
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