tow bar FORD SUPER DUTY 2008 2.G Diesel Supplement Manual

On E-Series vehicles (6.0L engine),it is important to change the
engine oil at the recommended service intervals, because oil viscosity is
important in maintaining the oil pressure required to actuate the fuel
injectors.
On F-Super Duty vehicles (6.4L engine),it is important to change
the engine oil at the recommended service intervals to maintain oil
viscosity with the addition of the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
Fast start glow plug system
The glow plug system consists of:
•eight glow plugs
•the glow plug control module (GPCM)
•engine oil temperature (EOT) sensor
•barometric pressure (BARO) sensor
The glow plug system is
electronically controlled by the
PCM. The GPCM energizes the glow
plugs immediately after the ignition
is placed in the ON position, then determines how long the glow plugs
will be on according to the EOT and BARO sensors. The required time
for the glow plugs to be energized decreases as the engine oil
temperature and barometric pressure increase.
Engine cooling system
The engine cooling system contains an engine oil cooler which is
mounted in the center valley of the engine. The cooler’s function is to
regulate engine oil temperature.
Fuel and turbocharger cooling system (F-Super Duty only)
The fuel and turbocharger cooling system contains a cooler which is
mounted on the turbo interstage U-tube on the left side of the engine.
The cooler’s function is to regulate engine fuel temperature and cool the
electronics that support the turbocharger. You may hear the auxiliary
coolant pump running up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned OFF
in hot weather or if you are towing heavy loads. This is to control the
temperature of the turbocharger.
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Integrated hitch rating
The standard integrated hitch has two ratings depending on mode of
operation:
•Weight carrying- requires a draw bar and hitch ball. The draw bar
supports all the vertical tongue load of the trailer.
•Weight distributing- requires an aftermarket weight distributing
system which includes draw bar, hitch ball, spring bars and snap-up
brackets. The vertical tongue load of the trailer is distributed between
the truck and the trailer by this system.
F-Super Duty:
Hitch TypeMaximum
Gross
Trailer
Weight - lb.
(kg)Maximum
Tongue
Weight -
lb. (kg)
F–250/350 DRW Pick-ups
2.5” ID without adapter
(requires 2.5” drawbar)Weight carrying 8000 (3629) 800 (363)
Weight
distributing15000
(6804)1500
(680)
F–250/350 DRW Pick-ups
2.5” ID with adapter
(requires 2” drawbar)Weight carrying 6000 (2721) 600 (272)
Weight
distributing12500
(5670)1250
(567)
All SRW Pick-ups 2”
receiverWeight carrying 6000 (2721) 600 (272)
Weight
distributing12500
(5670)1250
(567)
F–450 DRW Pick-ups
2.5” ID without adapter
(requires 2.5” drawbar)Weight carrying 8000 (3629) 800 (363)
Weight
distributing16000
(7258)1600
(726)
F–450 DRW Pick-ups
2.5” ID with adapter
(requires 2” drawbar)Weight carrying 6000 (2721) 600 (272)
Weight
distributing12500
(5670)1250
(567)
Towing trailers beyond the maximum tongue weight exceeds the
limit of the towing system and could result in vehicle structural
damage, loss of vehicle control and personal injury.
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operation includes extended periods of idling or low-speed operation,
driving for a long time in cold temperatures or driving short distances.
See the following sectionEngine lubrication for severe service
operationfor all severe duty restrictions.
Refer toMotorcraft Part Numberslater in this chapter for the engine oil
filter part number. This filter protects your engine by filtering harmful,
abrasive or sludge particles and particles significantly smaller than most
available “will-fit” filters.
To replace the filter,
1. Unscrew the oil filter cap and wait a few seconds for the oil to drain
through the built-in drain valve.Note:The filter should be changed
before reinstalling the oil pan drain plug.
2. Reinstall and tighten the oil filter cap.
Do not handle a hot oil filter with bare hands.
Continuous contact with USED motor oil has caused cancer in
laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with soap and
water.
Engine lubrication for severe service operation
The following severe service operating conditions require unique engine
maintenance procedures:
•frequent or extended idling (over 10 minutes per hour of normal
driving).
•if vehicle is operated in sustained ambient temperatures below -10°F
(-23°C) or above 100°F (38°C)
•frequent low speed operation, consistent heavy traffic less than 25
mph (40 km/h)
•operating in severe dust conditions.
•towing a trailer over 1,000 miles (1,600 km)
•sustained, high speed driving at Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(maximum loaded weight for vehicle operation)
If you are operating your vehicle under any of these conditions, change
engine oil and filter every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
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