To Change The Engine Oil And Oil Filter; Engine Lubrication For Severe Service Operation - Ford Diesel 2011 Supplement Manual

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.
Note: The oil pan drain plug only requires 1/4 turn to removal/install. A
3/8 inch socket drive may be used to assist with removal/installation, but
be careful not to over-tighten the plug during installation.
2. Replace the filter.
3. Reinstall the oil pan drain plug.
4. Refill the engine with new oil. For the proper capacity, see
Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter.
5. Reset the Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™. See Message center in the
Instrument Cluster chapter for more information.
WARNING: Do not handle a hot oil filter with bare hands.
WARNING: 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 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)
2011 Diesel (eco)
Supplement, 5th Printing
USA (fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
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