engine oil FORD TRANSIT 2011 Owner's Manual

SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
If you operate your vehicleprimarilyin one of the more demanding
conditions listed below, you will need to have some items maintained
more frequently. If you onlyoccasionallyoperate your vehicle under
these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additional
maintenance. For specific recommendations, see your dealership service
advisor or technician.
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Inspect and lubricate U-joints
– See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)– Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag
– Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 months– Change engine oil and filter
– Inspect and lubricate U-joints
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid (except 6R80 and
TorqShifttransmissions)
– Replace front wheel bearing grease/grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles)
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)– Change manual transmission fluid
– Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles)
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Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy
commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
– Replace engine air filter
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)– Inspect brake system
– Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag
– Lubricate control arm and steering ball joints if equipped
with grease fittings
– Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 months– Inspect and lubricate U-joints
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km),
6 months or 200 hours of engine
operation– Change engine oil and filter
Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km)– Replace fuel filter (Ranger)
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid (except 6R80 and
TorqShifttransmissions)
– Replace front wheel bearing grease/grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles)
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)– Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles)
– Replace spark plugs
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Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
– Replace engine air filter
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)– Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag
– Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 months– Change engine oil and filter
– Inspect and lubricate U-joints
Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km)– Replace fuel filter (Ranger)
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid (except 6R80 and
TorqShifttransmissions)
– Replace front wheel bearing grease/grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles)
Every 50,000 miles (80,000 km)– Change manual transmission fluid
– Change rear axle fluid (E-450 and F-450/550 only)
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)– Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles)
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Off-road operation
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Inspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints;
lubricate if equipped with grease fittings
– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
– Replace engine air filter
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 months– Change engine oil and filter
– Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag
– Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid (except 6R80 and
TorqShifttransmissions)
– Replace front wheel bearing grease/grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles)
Every 50,000 miles (80,000 km)– Change manual transmission fluid
– Change rear axle fluid (E-450 and F-450/550 only)
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)– Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles)
Exclusive use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles only)
Every oil change interval– If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with
regular unleaded fuel
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ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD
Initial change 6 years or 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
(whichever comes first)
After initial change Every 3 years or 45,000 miles (72,000 km)
Middle East hot climate specifications
❑If operating conditions are normal and you drive your vehicle under typical, everyday conditionsandyou are using an API
performance category oil of SL or later (for example SM, etc.) then you can follow the 7,500 mile (12,000 km) normal
service oil change intervals schedule. Vehicles operating in the Middle East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or locations with
similar climates must follow the oil change interval of 3,000 mile (4,800 km) if the owner is using oils defined by the
American Petroleum Institute (API) performance category of API SK or earlier (for example SJ, etc.).
❑Edge/MKX AWD only– vehicles operating off-road in sand during high ambient temperatures must replace the AWD
PTU (All-wheel drive Power Transfer Unit) lube every 20,000 miles (32,000 km).
Engine air filter & cabin air filter replacement
❑Engine air filter and cabin air filter life is dependent on exposure to dusty and dirty conditions. Vehicles operated in these
conditions will require frequent inspection and replacement of the engine air filter and cabin air filter.
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instrument panel ....................220
interior .....................................221
plastic parts ............................219
safety belts ..............................221
washing ....................................217
waxing .....................................218
wheels ......................................218
wiper blades ............................220
Clock ......................................22–23
Console ........................................57
overhead ....................................58
Controls
steering column ........................63
Coolant
checking and adding ..............233
refill capacities ................236, 257
specifications ..........................257
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................61
Customer Assistance ................185
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................265, 268
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................213
Getting roadside assistance ...185
Getting the service you
need .........................................209
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................215
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................213
D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................44
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................251engine oil .................................229
Doors ...........................................69
central unlocking ......................68
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................183
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................203
Emission control system ..........246
Engine ................................259–260
cleaning ...................................219
coolant .....................................233
fail-safe cooling .......................237
idle speed control ...................231
lubrication specifications .......257
refill capacities ........................257
service points ..................227–228
Engine block heater .................166
Engine oil ..................................229
checking and adding ..............229
dipstick ....................................229
filter, specifications ........230, 256
recommendations ...................230
refill capacities ........................257
specifications ..........................257
Event data recording ....................8
Exhaust fumes ..........................166
F
Fail safe cooling ........................237
Floor mats .............................64–65
Fluid capacities .........................257
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LATCH anchors .........................120
Liftgate ........................................65
Lights, warning and indicator ....14
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........169
Loading instructions .................161
Load limits .................................156
Locks
childproof ..................................68
Lubricant specifications ...........257
Lug nuts ....................................202
Lumbar support, seats ...............81
M
Manual transaxle
lubricant specifications ..........257
Mirrors ...................................59–60
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................60
fold away ...................................61
heated ........................................61
side view mirrors (power) .......60
Motorcraftparts ..............224, 256
O
Octane rating ............................242
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................229
P
Parking brake ............................169
Parts (see Motorcraft
parts) .........................................256
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................88Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................192
Power mirrors .............................60
Power point .................................58
Power steering ..........................173
fluid, checking and adding ....250
fluid, refill capacity ................257
fluid, specifications .................257
Power Windows ...........................59
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................174
R
Radio ......................................22–23
Rear-view camera system .........181
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................114
Relays ........................................187
Remote entry system .................69
illuminated entry ......................73
locking/unlocking
doors ..............................68, 70–71
opening the trunk .....................71
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................72
replacing the batteries .............71
Reverse sensing system ...........179
Roadside assistance ..................185
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................87, 92–93, 95
Safety Canopy ...........................109
Safety defects,
reporting ............................215–216
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