checking oil FORD SUPER DUTY 2014 3.G Diesel Supplement Manual

5.
Reset the Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™.
See the Information Displays chapter
in the Owner's Manual for more
information.
Engine lubrication for severe service
operation
The following conditions define severe
operation for which engine operation with
SAE 5W-40 API CJ-4 is recommended. Oil
and oil filter change intervals will be
determined by the Intelligent Oil Life
Monitor™ as noted previously.
• Frequent or extended idling (over 10
minutes per hour of normal driving)
• Low-speed operation/stationary use
• 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
• Operating the vehicle off road
• 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)
• Use of fuels with sulfur content other
than ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD)
• Use of high-sulfur diesel fuel
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK
Checking the Engine Coolant
The concentration and level of the engine
coolant should be checked at the intervals
listed in the scheduled maintenance
information. See Scheduled
Maintenance (page 58). Note:
Make sure that the level is between
the MIN and MAX marks on the coolant
reservoirs.
Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. The
level may extend beyond the MAX mark
Note: If the level is at the MIN mark, below
the MIN mark, or empty, add coolant
immediately. See
Adding Engine Coolant
in this chapter.
Note: The coolant concentration should be
maintained within 48% to 50%, which
equates to a freeze point between -30 °F
(-34 °C) and -34 °F (-37 °C).
Note: For best results, the coolant
concentration should be tested with a
refractometer such as Rotunda tool
300-ROB75240 available from your dealer.
Ford does not recommend the use of
hydrometers or coolant test strips for
measuring coolant concentrations.
Note: Automotive fluids are not
interchangeable. Do not use engine coolant
or antifreeze or windshield washer fluid
outside of its specified function and vehicle
location.
Adding Engine Coolant WARNINGS
Do not add engine coolant when the
engine is hot. Steam and scalding
liquids released from a hot cooling
system can burn you badly. Also, you can
be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine
parts. Do not put engine coolant in the
windshield washer fluid container. If
sprayed on the windshield, engine
coolant could make it difficult to see
through the windshield.
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Super Duty (TFA) Maintenance

A
About This Supplement.................................3
Breaking-In Your Vehicle...................................... 3
Diesel Engine Information................................... 3
Minor Troubleshooting Guide............................. 5
Warnings.................................................................... 3
ABS See: Brakes............................................................. 36
B
Brakes.................................................................36 General Information............................................ 36
C
Capacities and Specifications..................54 Technical Specifications................................... 56
Changing the Engine Air Filter
...................49
Air Filter Replacement....................................... 50
Air Filter Restriction Gauge............................... 49
Cleaning the Engine......................................53
Cleaning the Exhaust
....................................53
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check.............................. 44
E
Emission Control System............................29 Diesel Exhaust System: Oxidation Catalyst
And Diesel Particulate Filter System
........................................................................\
........ 29
Engine Block Heater.......................................13 Rapid Heat Supplemental Heating
System.................................................................. 13
Engine Coolant Check..................................44 Adding Engine Coolant...................................... 44
Checking Coolant Corrosion Inhibitor Additive Strength ............................................ 47
Checking the Engine Coolant.......................... 44
Coolant Change.................................................... 49
Engine and Secondary Cooling System Refill Procedure............................................... 46
Engine-driven Cooling Fan (Fan Clutch)................................................................ 49
Recycled Engine Coolant................................... 47
Severe Climates.................................................... 47Engine Idle Shutdown....................................12
Engine Oil Check.............................................42
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter.........43
Engine Oil Specifications.................................. 42
Engine Specifications
...................................54
Drivebelt Routing................................................. 54
F
Fuel and Refueling
..........................................14
Fuel Quality.......................................................14
Biodiesel................................................................... 15
Diesel Fuel Additives ........................................... 16
Fuel And Water Separator ................................ 16
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not Required ............14
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Required (United
States/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin
Islands And Other Locales) ......................... 14
Fuel Shutoff
.....................................................38
Running Out Of DEF (Diesel Exhaust
Fluid).................................................................... 38
Fuel Tank Selector Switch..........................35
G
Gauges..................................................................7 Engine Boost Gauge............................................... 7
General Maintenance Information..........58 Multi-point Inspection....................................... 60
Owner Checks and Services............................ 59
Protecting Your Investment............................. 58
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?............................ 58
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?....................................................... 58
I
Instrument Cluster
............................................7
Introduction........................................................3
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