oil FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS 2006 11.G User Guide

•If the oil level isbelow this
mark,engineoil must be added
to raise the level within the
normal operating range.
•Do not overfill the engine
with oil. Oil levels above this
mark may cause engine
damage.If the engine is
overfilled, some oil must be
removed from the engine by a
qualified service technician.
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 operating 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
until three clicks can be heard.
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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Engine oil and filter recommendations
Look for this certification
trademark.
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.
Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conforms
to the current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel
economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and
Approval Committee (ISLAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese
automobile manufacturers.
To protect your engine’s warranty use Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 or an
equivalent 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A.SAE
5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability
performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle’s engine.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine
treatments. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that
is not covered by Ford warranty.
Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule
listed inscheduled maintenance information.
Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are designed for
added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used
that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up
engine noises or knock may be experienced.
It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or
another brand meeting Ford specifications) for your engine application.
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•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.
When the engine is cold, check the
level of the engine coolant in the
reservoir.
•The engine coolant should be at the “FULL COLD” level or within the
“COLD FILL RANGE” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir
(depending upon application).
•Refer toscheduled maintenance informationfor service interval
schedules.
•Be sure to read and understandPrecautions when servicing your
vehiclein this chapter.
If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval,
the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty. If the reservoir is
low or empty, add engine coolant to the reservoir. Refer toAdding
engine coolantin this chapter.
Note:Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use engine
coolant, antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified
function and vehicle location.
Adding engine coolant
When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant
and distilled water. Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir,when the
engine is cool,until the appropriate fill level is obtained.
COLD FILL LEVEL
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•Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste
fuel.
•Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
•Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
•Slow down gradually.
•Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]).
•Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
•Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs.
Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel
economy.
•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 toLubricant specificationsin
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.
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Changing the air filter element
1. Loosen the latches that secure
the air filter cover in place.
2. Carefully separate the two halves
of the air filter housing.
3. Remove the air filter element
from the housing.
4. Install a new air filter element Be careful not to crimp the filter
element edges between the air filter housing. This could cause filter
damage and allow unmetered air to enter the engine if not properly
seated.
5. Replace the air filter cover to the housing and secure the latches.
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 6.8L V10 engine
Air filter element FA-1782
Battery BXT-65-750
Fuel filter FG-872
Oil filter FL-820-S
PCV valve
1
Spark plugs2
Transmission remote filter FT-145
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)All 6.0 quarts
(5.7L)
Engine coolant
1Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)All 30.6 quarts
(29.0L)3
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FAll Keep in FULL
range on
dipstick
Rear axle
2Motorcraft SAE
75W-140
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantDana 80 4.0 quarts
(3.9L)
Dana S135 and
Dana S14512.0 quarts
(11.7L)
Fuel tank N/A All 75 .0 gallons
(284.0L)
Transmission
4Motorcraft
MERCONSP
AT FAll 17.5 quarts
(16.6L)5
Parking brake
assemblyMotorcraft
MERCONAT FAll Fill to bottom of
fill plug hole
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.2Fill 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6 mm to 14 mm) below bottom of fill hole.
Your vehicle’s rear axle is filled with a synthetic rear axle lubricant and is
considered lubricated for life. These lubricants do not need to be
checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the
axle assembly has been submerged in water. The axle lubricant should
be changed any time the rear axle has been submerged in water.
3Capacity is approximate and will vary due to second stage manufacturer
completion of HVAC system. Fill to Hot/Cold Lines on reservoir.
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Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Engine oil Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
XO-5W20-QSP
(US)
CXO-5W20–LSP12
(Canada)WSS-M2C930-A
with API
Certification
Mark
Automatic
transmission
Torqshift
5-speed
1
Motorcraft
MERCONSP
AT FXT-6-QSP MERCONSP
WSS-M2C919-D
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Parking brake
assemblyMotorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Rear Axle
Dana 80, S135,
S145AxleMotorcraft SAE
75W-140
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantXY-75W140–QL WSL-M2C192-A
Transmission
/steering/parking
brake linkages
and pivots,
brake and clutch
pedal shaft (if
equipped)Premium
Long-Life GreaseXG-1-C or
XG-1-KESA-M1C75-B
1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the
correct type. Refer toscheduled maintenance informationto
determine the correct service interval.
Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCONand MERCONV. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCONtype
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fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCONV type fluid.
MERCON, MERCONV and MERCONSP are not
interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON, MERCONV and
MERCONSP. Use of dual usage fluids in an automatic
transmission application requiring MERCONSP may cause
transmission damage. Use of a transmission fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 6.8L V10 engine
Cubic inches 415
Required fuel 87 octane
Firing order 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9
Ignition system Coil on plug
Compression ratio 9.2:1
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Certification label for incomplete vehicles
On completed derivations of incomplete vehicles, the certification label is
affixed at a location determined by a subsequent stage manufacturer of
the completed vehicle. In these cases the completed vehicle is
manufactured in two or more stages by two or more separate
manufacturers.
Vehicle Identification Number
The vehicle identification number is attached to a metal tag and is
located on the front firewall to the right of the air filter.
If you ever find it necessary to communicate with Ford Motor Company
about your vehicle, always include the VIN in your communication.
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .......................55
Air cleaner filter ...............115–116
Ambulance packages ....................5
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ..................94
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ................................55
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive ...................................59
fluid, adding ............................112
fluid, checking ........................112
fluid, refill capacities ..............117
fluid, specification ..................121
Axle
lubricant specifications ..119, 121
refill capacities ........................117
B
Battery .........................................92
acid, treating emergencies .......92
jumping a disabled battery ......72
maintenance-free ......................92
replacement, specifications ...116
servicing ....................................92
Brakes ..........................................54
anti-lock .....................................55
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light .................56
fluid, checking and adding ....110
fluid, refill capacities ..............117
fluid, specifications .........119, 121
lubricant specifications ..119, 121
shift interlock ............................58
Bulbs ............................................16
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....117Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ................86
wheels ........................................86
Coolant
checking and adding ................94
refill capacities ..................98, 117
specifications ..................119, 121
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................18
Customer Assistance ..................63
Ford Extended Service Plan ...83
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ................84
Getting roadside assistance .....63
Getting the service you need ..78
Ordering additional owner’s
literature ...................................85
The Dispute Settlement
Board .........................................80
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program .................83
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................15
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................112
engine oil ...................................89
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........119
Driving under special
conditions ....................................62
through water ...........................62
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ............................72
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Emission control system ..........107
Engine ........................................121
cleaning .....................................86
coolant .......................................94
fail-safe coolant ........................99
idle speed control .....................92
lubrication
specifications ..................119, 121
refill capacities ........................117
service points ............................88
starting after a collision ...........64
Engine block heater ...................53
Engine oil ....................................89
checking and adding ................89
dipstick ......................................89
filter, specifications ..........91, 116
recommendations .....................91
refill capacities ........................117
specifications ..................119, 121
Exhaust fumes ............................53
F
Fail safe coolant ..........................99
Fluid capacities .........................117
Fuel ............................................100
calculating fuel economy .......104
capacity ...................................117
choosing the right fuel ...........102
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................107
detergent in fuel .....................103
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..........................100, 104
filter, specifications ........104, 116
fuel pump shut-off switch .......64
improving fuel economy ........104
octane rating ...................103, 121
quality ......................................103
running out of fuel .................103safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................100
Fuses ............................................65
G
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................104
Gauges .........................................12
transmission fluid
temperature gauge ...................15
H
Hazard flashers ...........................63
Headlamps ...................................15
daytime running lights .............15
flash to pass ..............................16
high beam .................................15
turning on and off ....................15
I
Ignition .................................50, 121
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................108
Instrument panel
cluster ..........................................8
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................16
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ........72
K
Keys
positions of the ignition ...........50
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