engine coolant FORD F450 SUPER DUTY 2017 Owner's Manual

Engine and Secondary CoolingSystem Refill Procedure
The following procedure should be usedwhen refilling the engine or secondarycooling systems after it has been drainedor become extremely low:
1. Before you remove the cap, turn theengine off and let it cool.
2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thickcloth around the cap. Slowly turn capcounterclockwise until pressure beginsto release.
3.Step back while the pressure releases.
4.When you are sure that all the pressurehas been released, use the cloth to turnit counterclockwise and remove thecap.
5. Slowly add prediluted engine coolantto the coolant reservoir until thecoolant level is within the minimumand maximum range as listed on thereservoir.
6. Reinstall the pressure relief cap.
7. Start and run the engine at 2000 rpmfor 2 minutes.
8. Shut engine off, and remove thepressure relief cap as previouslyoutlined.
9. If required, add prediluted enginecoolant to the coolant reservoir untilthe coolant level is within the minimumand maximum range as listed on thereservoir.
10.Engine cooling system: RepeatStep 5 until the coolant level hasstabilized (is no longer dropping aftereach step) and the upper radiatorhose at the radiator is warm to thetouch (indicating that the enginethermostat is open and coolant isflowing through the radiator).
11.Check the secondary cooling system.Repeat Step 5 until the coolant levelhas stabilized (is no longer droppingafter each step) and the lowerpassenger side of the secondaryradiator is warm to the touch(indicating secondary thermostat isopen and coolant is flowing throughthe entire system).
12.Reinstall the pressure relief cap. Shutthe engine off and let it cool.
13. Check the coolant level in thereservoir before you drive your vehiclethe next few times.
14. If necessary, add prediluted enginecoolant to the coolant reservoir untilthe coolant level is within theminimum and maximum range aslisted on the reservoir. After anycoolant has been added, check thecoolant concentration.
Recycled Coolant
We do not recommend the use of recycledcoolant as an approved recycling processis not yet available.
Dispose of used engine coolant in anappropriate manner. Follow yourcommunity’s regulations and standardsfor recycling and disposing of automotivefluids.
Severe Climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates:
•It may be necessary to increase thecoolant concentration above 50%.
•A coolant concentration of 60%provides improved freeze pointprotection. Coolant concentrationsabove 60% decrease the overheatprotection characteristics of thecoolant and may cause enginedamage.
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If you drive in extremely hot climates:
•You can decrease the coolantconcentration to 40%.
•Coolant concentrations below 40%decrease the freeze and corrosionprotection characteristics of thecoolant and may cause enginedamage.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extremeclimates should use prediluted enginecoolant for optimum cooling system andengine protection.
Checking Coolant CorrosionInhibitor Additive Strength
At specific mileage intervals as listed in thescheduled maintenance informationchapter, the coolant corrosion inhibitoradditive should be checked. An informationmessage may display in the optionalinformation display at this time. Thepurpose of checking is to verify the correctengine coolant concentration (freeze pointprotection) and corrosion inhibitor additivelevel (strength) of the coolant formaximum engine performance andprotection.
Three products are available to confirmthe life and health of the coolant, one tool,a test kit and a coolant inhibitor additive:
•Robinair® Coolant and BatteryRefractometer 75240 –Recommended refractometer to testcoolant concentration. (Rotunda toolpart number: ROB75240).
•Rotunda 328-R071–ELC (AntifreezeCoolant ELC Contamination Kit) –Evaluates the corrosion inhibitoradditive strength. Note the first step isto verify the vehicle’s coolantconcentration is in the correct range of40 – 60%. Coolant concentrationsoutside this range will not provide validtest results. If the report results in apass, for example the cooling systemdoes not show excessivecontamination, the corrosion inhibitoradditive strength is sufficient, and noaction is required. If the report resultsas insufficient (does not pass), thecorrosion inhibitor additive strength ofthe coolant is too low. If the enginecooling system corrosion inhibitoradditive strength is low, add 47 fl oz(1.4 L) of Motorcraft Specialty OrangeEngine Coolant Revitalizer. If thesecondary cooling system corrosioninhibitor additive strength is low, add16 fl oz (0.47 L) of Motorcraft SpecialtyOrange Engine Coolant Revitalizer.
•Motorcraft Specialty Orange EngineCoolant Revitalizer – Additive toboost the corrosion inhibitor levelbased upon the test results of theAntifreeze Coolant ELC ContaminationKit. The Revitalizer may be added twotimes over the life of the coolant. Ifadditional dosages are required, thecooling system must be flushed andrefilled per the instructions in theWorkshop Manual.
Make sure to follow the proper coolant andadditive specifications. See Capacitiesand Specifications (page 415).
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Coolant Change
At specific mileage intervals, as listed inthe scheduled maintenance information,the coolant should be changed. Theinformation display may display a messageto change coolant at this time. Addprediluted coolant approved to the correctspecification. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 415).
Engine-driven Cooling Fan (FanClutch)
Your vehicle may have an engine drivencooling fan drive (also called a fan clutch).This fan drive changes the fan speed tomatch the vehicle’s changing cooling airflow requirements. Fan speed, fan noiselevel and fuel consumption all will increasebased on the driving conditions thatinclude trailer towing, hill climbing, heavyloads, high speed and high ambienttemperature, individually or in combination.
The fan drive is designed to provide theminimum fan speed (and resultingminimum fan noise and fuel consumption)required to meet the ever changing vehiclecooling air flow requirements. You will hearthe amount of fan noise increasing anddecreasing as the engine powerrequirements and vehicle driving conditionschange as you drive. This is to be expectedas being normal to the operation of yourvehicle. High levels of fan noise might alsobe heard when your engine is first started,and should normally decrease after drivingfor a short time.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK
Have an authorized dealer check andchange the transmission fluid and filter atthe correct service interval. SeeScheduled Maintenance (page 573).
Do not use supplemental transmissionfluid additives, treatments or cleaningagents. The use of these materials mayaffect transmission operation and resultin damage to internal transmissioncomponents.
Checking Automatic TransmissionFluid
For scheduled intervals of the fluid checksand changes, See ScheduledMaintenance (page 573). Yourtransmission does not consume fluid.However, the fluid level should be checkedif the transmission is not working properly,i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowlyor if you notice some sign of fluid leakage.
Automatic transmission fluid expandswhen warmed. To obtain an accurate fluidcheck, drive the vehicle until it is at normaloperating temperature (approximately19 mi (30 km)). Verify that thetransmission fluid temperature gauge,located on the instrument cluster, is withinnormal range.
1. Drive the vehicle 19 mi (30 km)until itreaches normal operating temperature.
2.Park the vehicle on a level surface andengage the parking brake.
3.With the engine running, parking brakeengaged and your foot on the brakepedal, move the gearshift lever throughall of the gear ranges. Allow sufficienttime for each gear to engage.
4.Latch the gearshift lever in P and leavethe engine running.
5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it cleanwith a clean, dry lint free rag. Ifnecessary, refer to the Under HoodOverview in this chapter for thelocation of the dipstick.
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Maintenance

Engine
•Change the engine oil and filter prior tostorage because used engine oilcontains contaminates which maycause engine damage.
•Start the engine every 15 days for aminimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idlewith the climate controls set to defrostuntil the engine reaches normaloperating temperature.
•With your foot on the brake, shiftthrough all the gears while the engineis running.
•We recommend that you change theengine oil before you use your vehicleagain.
Fuel system
•Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fueluntil the first automatic shutoff of thefuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•When removing your vehicle fromstorage, check coolant fluid level.Confirm that there are no coolingsystem leaks and that fluid is at therecommended level.
Battery
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keepconnections clean.
•If storing your vehicle for more than 30days without recharging the battery,we recommend that you disconnectthe battery cables to maintain batterycharge for quick starting.
Note:It is necessary to reset memoryfeatures if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
•Make sure the brakes and parking brakerelease fully.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, leversand pins under your vehicle are coveredwith grease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)every 15 days to lubricate working partsand prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out ofstorage, do the following:
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirtor grease film build-up on windowsurfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for anydeterioration.
•Check under the hood for any foreignmaterial that may have collectedduring storage such as mice or squirrelnests.
•Check the exhaust for any foreignmaterial that may have collectedduring storage.
•Check tire pressures and set tireinflation per the Tire Label.
•Check brake pedal operation. Driveyour vehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back andforth to remove rust build-up.
•Check fluid levels (including coolant,oil and gas) to make sure there are noleaks, and fluids are at recommendedlevels.
•If you remove the battery, clean thebattery cable ends and check fordamage.
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Vehicle Care

CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS - 6.2L
Capacities
WARNING
The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant under high pressure.Only qualified personnel should service the air conditioning refrigerant system.Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury.
CapacityItem
7.0 qt (6.6 L)Engine oil (with oil filter)
21.3 qt (20.2 L)Engine coolant
Between MIN and MAX on brake fluidreservoirBrake fluid
2.7 qt (2.6 L)Front axle
3.3–3.5 qt (3.1–3.3 L)Rear axle-10.5 inch (E-Locker)
3.5–3.6 qt (3.3–3.4 L)Rear axle-10.5 inch (non E-Locker)
3.8 qt (3.63 L)Rear axle-Dana M275
4.5 qt (4.26 L)*Rear axle-Dana M300
16.7 qt (15.8 L)**Automatic transmission fluid (6R100)
17.4 qt (16.5 L)**Automatic transmission fluid (6R140)
1.9 qt (1.8 L)Transfer case fluid
Fill as requiredWindshield washer fluid
26.5 gal (100.3 L)Fuel tank (incomplete vehicle, middlelocation)
34 gal (128.7 L)Fuel tank (All except 176 inch wheelbaseand incomplete vehicles)
48 gal (181.7 L)Fuel tank (176 inch wheelbase)
40 gal (151.4 L)Fuel tank (incomplete vehicle, Aft- axle -location)
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CapacityItem
27 oz (0.77 kg)A/C refrigerant
4.1 fl oz (120 ml)A/C refrigerant compressor oil
*For complete refill of limited slip Ford axles add 8.8 fl oz. (260ml) of Additive FrictionModifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford Specification EST-M2C118-A.**Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
Specifications
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M2C946-ARecommended motor oil (U.S.):Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend MotorOilXO-5W30-QSP
WSS-M2C946-ARecommended motor oil (Canada):Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor OilCXO-5W30-LSP12
WSS-M2C946-AOptional motor oil (U.S.):Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor OilXO-5W30-QFS
WSS-M2C946-AOptional motor oil (Canada):Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor OilCXO-5W30-LFS12
WSS-M97B44-D2Engine coolant (U.S.):Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/CoolantVC-3DIL-B
WSS-M97B44-D2Engine coolant (Canada):Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/CoolantCVC-3DIL-B
WSS-M6C65-A2Brake fluid:Motorcraft® DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High PerformanceMotor Vehicle Brake FluidPM-20
WSP-M2C197-AFront axle fluid :Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle LubricantXY-80W90-QL
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CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS - 6.7L DIESEL
Capacities
WARNING
The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant under high pressure.Only qualified personnel should service the air conditioning refrigerant system.Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury.
CapacityItem
15.0 qt (14.2 L)Engine oil (includes filter change)
35.1 qt (33.2 L)1Engine coolant (primary high-temperaturecooling system loop)
47.3 fl oz (1.4 L)2Engine coolant additive (primary high-temperature cooling system loop)
15.1 qt (14.3 L)1Engine coolant (secondary cooling system)
16.0 fl oz (473 ml)2Engine coolant additive (secondary coolingsystem)
Between MIN and MAX on brake fluidreservoirBrake fluid
2.7 qt (2.6 L)Front axle
3.3–3.5 qt (3.1–3.3 L)Rear axle-10.5 inch (E-Locker)
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SpecificationName
XO-0W40-DAS
WSS-M97B44-D2Engine coolant primary high temperature (U.S.):Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/CoolantVC-3DIL-B
WSS-M97B44-D2Engine coolant primary high temperature (Canada):Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/CoolantCVC-3DIL-B
WSS-M97B44-D2Engine coolant secondary cooling system (U.S.):Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/CoolantVC-3DIL-B
WSS-M97B44-D2Engine coolant secondary cooling system (Canada):Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/CoolantCVC-3DIL-B
--Engine coolant additive primary high temperature /secondary cooling (U.S. and Canada):Motorcraft® Specialty Orange Engine Coolant RevitalizerVC-12
WSS-M99C130-ADiesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF):Motorcraft® Diesel Exhaust FluidPM-27-Gal / PM-27-Jug
--Cetane Booster & Performance Improver (U.S.):Motorcraft® Cetane Booster & Performance ImproverPM-22-A
--Cetane Booster & Performance Improver (Canada):Motorcraft® Cetane Booster & Performance ImproverPM-22-B
--Anti-Gel & Performance Improver (U.S.):Motorcraft® Anti-Gel & Performance ImproverPM-23-A
--Anti-Gel & Performance Improver (Canada):Motorcraft® Anti-Gel & Performance ImproverPM-23-B
WSS-M6C65-A2Brake fluid:Motorcraft® DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High PerformanceMotor Vehicle Brake FluidPM-20
WSP-M2C197-AFront axle fluid :
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The American Petroleum Institute (API)service symbol is used to identify theproper engine oil for your engine. The APIservice symbol will be displayed on the oilcontainer you purchase. The API symboldisplays the oil performance category inthe top half of the symbol and the viscositygrade in the center of the symbol.
Note:Ford recommends using DOT 4 LowViscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluidor equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Useof any fluid other than the recommendedfluid may cause degraded brakeperformance and not meet the Fordperformance standards. Keep brake fluidclean and dry. Contamination with dirt,water, petroleum products or othermaterials may result in brake systemdamage and possible failure.
CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS - 6.8L
Capacities
WARNING
The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant under high pressure.Only qualified personnel should service the air conditioning refrigerant system.Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury.
CapacityItem
7.0 qt (6.6 L)1Engine oil (with oil filter)
26.7 qt (25.3 L)Engine coolant
Between MIN and MAX on brake fluidreservoirBrake fluid
2.7 qt (2.6 L)Front axle
3.3–3.5 qt (3.1–3.3 L)Rear axle-10.5 inch (E-Locker)
3.5–3.6 qt (3.3–3.4 L)Rear axle-10.5 inch (non E-Locker)
3.8 qt (3.63 L)Rear axle-Dana M275
4.5 qt (4.26 L)2Rear axle-Dana M300
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SpecificationName
XO-5W30-QSP
WSS-M2C946-A1Recommended motor oil (Canada):Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor OilCXO-5W30-LSP12
WSS-M2C946-A1Optional motor oil (U.S.):Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor OilXO-5W30-QFS
WSS-M2C946-A1Optional motor oil (Canada):Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor OilCXO-5W30-LFS12
WSS-M97B44-D2Engine coolant (U.S.):Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/CoolantVC-3DIL-B
WSS-M97B44-D2Engine coolant (Canada):Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/CoolantCVC-3DIL-B
WSS-M6C65-A2Brake fluid:Motorcraft® DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High PerformanceMotor Vehicle Brake FluidPM-20
WSP-M2C197-AFront axle fluid :Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle LubricantXY-80W90-QL
WSS-M2C942-ARear axle fluid (10.50 inch axle) (E-Locker/non E-Locker):Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic HypoidGear LubricantXY-75W85-QL
WSL-M2C192-ARear axle fluid (Dana M275) (U.S.):Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle LubricantXY-75W140-QL
WSL-M2C192-ARear axle fluid (Dana M275) (Canada):Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle LubricantCXY-75W140-1L
WSP-M2C197-ARear axle fluid (Dana M300) (U.S.):Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle LubricantXY-80W90-QL
WSP-M2C197-ARear axle fluid (Dana M300) (Canada):
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