fuel cap FORD SUPER DUTY 2015 3.G Diesel Supplement Manual

Scheduled Maintenance
The scheduled maintenance services in
the scheduled maintenance information
of this supplement are required because
they are considered essential to the life
and performance of your vehicle. See
General Maintenance Information
(page 59).
Use only recommended fuel, lubricants,
fluids and service parts conforming to Ford
specifications. Motorcraft® parts are
designed and built for best performance
in your vehicle.
ENGINE OIL CHECK
Because it is normal to add some oil
between oil changes, check your engine oil
level each time you stop for fuel. To check
the engine oil level consistently and
accurately, the following procedure is
recommended:
1. Have engine at normal operating temperature (at least into the NORMAL
range on the engine coolant
temperature gauge).
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface, then
turn off the engine and open the hood.
3. Allow at least 20 minutes after engine
shutdown to ensure that the oil
contained in the upper parts of the
engine has returned to the oil pan.
4. Protecting yourself from engine heat, pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean and
reinsert fully.
5. Read oil level on both sides of dipstick
and use highest level (reading) for the
actual engine oil level. 6. Maintain the oil level within the
crosshatch area on the dipstick by
adding oil as required. Do not overfill
the oil past the maximum line as
depicted by the arrow.
Engine Oil Specifications
To help achieve acceptable engine
performance and durability, it is important
that only engine oils of good quality are
used in your diesel engine and it is changed
at the recommended interval. For normal
or severe service, use Motorcraft® oil or an
equivalent oil conforming to Ford
specifications as listed in the Capacities
and Specifications chapter. See
Technical Specifications
(page 57). It
is important to use these oils because they
are compatible with the emission control
equipment of your vehicle to meet the
more stringent emission standards.
The use of correct oil viscosities for diesel
engines is important for satisfactory
operation. Determine which oil viscosity
best suits the temperature range you
expect to encounter for the next service
interval from the following SAE viscosity
grade chart.
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(1) For severe duty service, use SAE
5W-40 API CJ-4.
• (2) For biodiesel fuel blends (B20
max), use SAE 5W-40 or SAE 15W-40
API CJ-4.
An engine block heater is recommended
at temperatures below – 10°F (–23°C). The American Petroleum Institute (API)
service symbol is used to identify the
proper engine oil for your engine. The API
service symbol will be displayeded on the
oil container you purchase. The API symbol
displays the oil performance category in
the top half of symbol and the viscosity
grade in the center of the symbol.
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil
Filter
WARNINGS
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. Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent
Oil Life Monitor™ that calculates the
proper oil change service interval. When
the information display indicates: OIL
CHANGE REQUIRED, change the engine
oil and oil filter. See the Information
Displays chapter in the Owner's Manual
for more information.
The engine oil filter protects your engine
by filtering harmful, abrasive or sludge
particles and particles significantly smaller
than most available will-fit filters. For
engine oil filter part number, See
Motorcraft Parts (page 55).
To change the engine oil and oil filter:
1. Unscrew the oil filter and oil pan drain plug and wait for the oil to drain.
2. Replace the filter.
3. Reinstall the oil pan drain plug.
4. Refill the engine with new oil. For the proper capacity, See
Technical
Specifications (page 57).
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Coolant Change
At specific mileage intervals, as listed in
the scheduled maintenance information,
the coolant should be changed. The
optional information display, if equipped,
will also display the message COOLANT
CHANGE REQUIRED at this time.
See Capacities and Specifications
(page 55). for the proper coolant.
Engine-driven Cooling Fan (Fan
Clutch)
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine
driven cooling fan drive (also called a fan
clutch). This fan drive changes the fan
speed to match the vehicle ’s changing
cooling air flow requirements. Fan speed,
fan noise level and fuel consumption all
will increase based on the driving
conditions that include trailer towing, hill
climbing, heavy loads, high speed and high
ambient temperature, individually or in
combination.
The fan drive is designed to provide the
minimum fan speed (and resulting
minimum fan noise and fuel consumption)
required to meet the ever changing vehicle
cooling air flow requirements. You will hear
the amount of fan noise increasing and
decreasing as the engine power
requirements and vehicle driving conditions
change as you drive. This is to be expected
as being normal to the operation of your
vehicle. High levels of fan noise might also
be heard when your engine is first started,
and should normally decrease after driving
for a short time. CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR
FILTER
Air Filter Restriction Gauge WARNING
To reduce the risk of vehicle damage
and/or personal burn injuries do not
start your engine with the air filter
removed and do not remove it while the
engine is running. Note:
Operating your vehicle in heavy
snowfall or extreme rain conditions may
allow excessive amounts of snow or water
into the air intake system. This could plug
or soak the air filter that could cause the
engine to lose power or shut down. The restriction gauge, located on the upper
housing of the air filter assembly, measures
the vacuum inside the air filter. The more
the air filter is restricted (dirty, clogged),
the higher the vacuum reading.
Check the air filter restriction gauge
whenever you open the hood to perform
general engine maintenance or at least
every 7,500 miles (12,000 km). If you
operate your vehicle in extremely dusty
conditions, check and reset the gauge at
least every 500 miles (800 km), or two
weeks, whichever comes first. Change the
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Ford Part Number
Component
FD-4615
Fuel filter kit (2
included -
engine and
frame rail
mounted )
BXT-65-750
Battery (2
Required)
1 Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage. The
customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if the correct air filter
element is not used.
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Ford part number /
Ford specification
Ford part name or
equivalent
Capacity
Item
PM-22-A (US) PM-22-B (Canada) / —
Motorcraft Cetane
Booster & Perform- ance Improver
—
Cetane Booster &
Performance Improver
PM-23-A (US) PM-23-B (Canada) / —
Motorcraft Anti-Gel
& Performance Improver
—
Anti-Gel & Performance
Improver
Refer to Owner’s Manual
Automatic transmission
fluid
—
—
26 gallons
(98.4L)
Fuel tank — Pick up
regular cab long box and all short box
—
—
37.5 gallons
(142.0L)
Fuel tank — Pick Up
long box (except regular cab)
—
—
28 gallons
(106.0L)
Fuel tank — Chassis cab
(midship)
—
—
40 gallons
(151.4L)
Fuel tank — Chassis cab
(aft of axle)
—
—
40 gallon
(151.4L) and 28
gallon (106.0L)
Fuel tank — Dual tanks
1 Use the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. Using any other coolant may
result in vehicle damage.
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A
About This Supplement.................................3
Breaking-In Your Vehicle...................................... 3
Diesel Engine Information................................... 3
Minor Troubleshooting Guide............................. 5
Warnings.................................................................... 3
ABS See: Brakes.............................................................. 37
B
Brakes
..................................................................37
General Information............................................ 37
C
Capacities and Specifications
..................55
Technical Specifications.................................... 57
Changing the Engine Air Filter...................50 Air Filter Replacement......................................... 51
Air Filter Restriction Gauge............................... 50
Cleaning the Engine......................................54
Cleaning the Exhaust...................................54
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check.............................. 45
E
Emission Control System
...........................30
Diesel Exhaust System: Oxidation Catalyst
And Diesel Particulate Filter System
........................................................................\
........ 30
Engine Block Heater
.......................................14
Rapid Heat Supplemental Heating
System................................................................. 14
Engine Coolant Check..................................45 Adding Engine Coolant...................................... 45
Checking Coolant Corrosion Inhibitor Additive Strength ........................................... 48
Checking the Engine Coolant.......................... 45
Coolant Change................................................... 50
Engine and Secondary Cooling System Refill Procedure................................................ 47
Engine-driven Cooling Fan (Fan Clutch)................................................................ 50
Recycled Engine Coolant.................................. 48
Severe Climates................................................... 48Engine Idle Shutdown
...................................13
Engine Oil Check.............................................43 Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter.........44
Engine Oil Specifications.................................. 43
Engine Specifications
...................................55
Drivebelt Routing.................................................. 55
F
Fuel and Refueling
..........................................15
Fuel Quality.......................................................15
Biodiesel................................................................... 16
Diesel Fuel Additives ........................................... 17
Fuel And Water Separator ................................. 17
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not Required ............15
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) ......................... 15
Fuel Shutoff.....................................................39 Running Out Of DEF (Diesel Exhaust
Fluid).................................................................... 39
Fuel Tank Selector Switch..........................36
G
Gauges..................................................................8 Engine Boost Gauge.............................................. 8
General Maintenance Information
..........59
Multi-point Inspection......................................... 61
Owner Checks and Services............................ 60
Protecting Your Investment............................. 59
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?............................ 59
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?....................................................... 59
I
Instrument Cluster...........................................8
Introduction........................................................3
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J
Jump Starting the Vehicle...........................39
Connecting the Jumper Cables...................... 40
Jump Starting......................................................... 41
Preparing Your Vehicle....................................... 39
Removing the Jumper Cables........................... 41
M
Maintenance....................................................42
Motorcraft Parts.............................................55
N
Normal Scheduled Maintenance.............62 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor................................ 62
Normal Maintenance Intervals....................... 63
O
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check......................................... 43
R
Refueling...........................................................29 Fueling Tips............................................................ 29
Roadside Emergencies
................................39
S
Scheduled Maintenance Record...............71
Scheduled Maintenance.............................59
Selective Catalytic Reduction System..............................................................21
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) warning messages and vehicle operations..............21
Importance of maintaining the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) level.............................. 21
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance.................................................65
Exceptions.............................................................. 70
Starting a Diesel Engine...............................10 Cold Weather Operation...................................... 11
Cold Weather Starting........................................ 10
Starting and Stopping the Engine............10
Switching Off the Engine..............................13 T
Technical Specifications
See: Capacities and Specifications...............55
Towing a Trailer...............................................38
Towing................................................................38
U
Under Hood Overview..................................42 F-Super Duty.......................................................... 42
Scheduled Maintenance................................... 43
V
Vehicle Care
.....................................................54
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators...................8 Diesel Engine Brake............................................... 8
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)................................. 9
Glow Plug Pre-Heat............................................... 9
Water In Fuel............................................................ 9
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