Scheduled Maintenance Guide; Coolant Change Interval; Check Every Month; Check Every Six Months - Ford Diesel 2011 Supplement Manual

Scheduled Maintenance Guide

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Initial change – 6 years or 105,000 miles (168,000 km) (whichever comes first), or as indicated from the coolant tests
for concentration (freeze-point) or additive strength (corrosion inhibitor)
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After initial change – every 3 years or 45,000 miles (72,000 km), or as indicated from the coolant tests for concentration
(freeze-point) or additive strength (corrosion inhibitor)
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Use coolant specified in the Maintenance product specifications and capacities table in the Maintenance and Specifications
chapter
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Special operating conditions: See Special operating conditions later in this chapter
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Engine air filter restriction gauge
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Engine oil level
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Fuel filter/water separator; drain if necessary
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Function of all interior and exterior lights
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Holes/Slots in the tail pipe of the exhaust system to make sure they are clear of debris and functional
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Tires for wear and adjust air pressure (including spare tire)
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Windshield washer fluid level
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All hinges, latches and outside locks; lubricate if necessary
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Battery connections; clean if necessary
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Body and door drain holes; clean if necessary
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Door rubber weatherstrips for wear; lubricate if necessary
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Engine and secondary cooling system concentration (freeze-point protection), additive strength (corrosion inhibitor), coolant
level and hoses
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Externally-mounted spare tire for tightness (see Owner's Guide)
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Lap/Shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function
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Parking brake for proper operation
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Power steering fluid level
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Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation
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Washer spray, wiper operation and clean all wiper blades (replace as necessary)
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On vehicles with single rear wheels, retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles (800 km) after any wheel
disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc)
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On vehicles with dual rear wheels, retighten the wheel lug nuts to the specified torque at 100 miles (160 km), and again
at 500 miles (800 km) of new vehicle operation and after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel
removal, etc)
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Refer to Wheel lug nut torque specifications in your Owner's Guide for the proper lug nut torque specification
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2011 Diesel (eco)
Supplement, 5th Printing
USA (fus)

Coolant change interval

Check every month

Check every six months

Retightening lug nuts