Changing engine oil and filter
Change your oil and filter according to the
scheduled maintenance
information
in this supplement. Change more frequently if your vehicle
operation includes extended periods of idling or low-speed operation,
driving for a long time in cold temperatures or driving short distances.
See the following section
Engine lubrication for severe service
operation
for all severe duty restrictions.
Refer to
Motorcraft part numbers
later in this chapter for the engine oil
filter part number. This filter protects your engine by filtering harmful,
abrasive or sludge particles and particles significantly smaller than most
available “will-fit” filters.
To replace the filter,
1. Unscrew the oil filter cap and wait a few seconds for the oil to drain
through the built-in drain valve.
Note:
The filter should be changed
before reinstalling the oil pan drain plug.
2. Reinstall and tighten the oil filter cap.
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 severe service operating conditions require unique engine
maintenance procedures:
•
frequent or extended idling (over 10 minutes per hour of normal
driving).
•
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.
•
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)
Maintenance and Specifications
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2010 Econoline
(eco)
Supplement
(supplement)
, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)
