check oil FORD F250 2001 User Guide

safety belt .................................12
service engine soon ..................10
speed control ............................76
turn signal indicator .................13
Load limits .................................154
GAWR ......................................154
GVWR ......................................154
trailer towing ..........................154
Loading instructions .................155
Locks
childproof ..................................81
Lubricant specifications ...253, 256
Lumbar support, seats .........91–92
M
Manual transmission .................139
fluid capacities ........................249
lubricant specifications ..........256
reverse .....................................143
Message center ...........................19
english/metric button ...............20
menu button .............................20
Mirrors .........................................83
fold away ...................................82
heated ........................................83
side view mirrors (power) .......81
Motorcraft parts ................231, 249
O
Octane rating ............................229
Odometer .....................................18
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................201
Overdrive .....................................78P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................85
Parking brake ............................133
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....249
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................26
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................175
Power door locks ........................80
Power steering ..........................134
fluid, checking and adding ....213
fluid, refill capacity ................249
fluid, specifications .........253, 256
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................135
R
Radio ............................................35
Relays ........................................170
Remote entry system ...........84–85
illuminated entry ......................86
locking/unlocking doors ...........85
panic alarm ...............................85
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................87
replacing the batteries .............86
Reverse sensing system .............27
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................15, 93–97, 99
Safety defects, reporting ..........277
Safety restraints ..............93–97, 99
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Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity Refer toRefill capacitiesin theCapacities
and specificationschapter.
Engine oil (includes
filter change)5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-H.
Tire size and pressure Refer to the Certification Label inside of
driver’s door
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Coolant capacity Refer toRefill capacitiesin theCapacities
and specificationschapter.
Power steering fluid
capacityFill to line on reservoir. Use Motorcraft
MERCONAT F.
Manual transmission
(5-speed)
23.2L (3.4 quarts). Use Synthetic MERCON
AT F.3
Manual transmission
(6-speed)25.5L (5.8 quarts). Use Motorcraft MERCON
AT F.3
Automatic
transmission fluid
capacity
2
16.7L (17.7 quarts). Use Motorcraft MERCON
AT F.4
1
Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONand MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONand MERCONV. Refer to your scheduled maintenance
guide to determine the correct service interval.
2Ensure 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 to your scheduled maintenance guide to 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
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCONV type fluid.
Filling station information
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