Changing the engine oil and oil filter
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.
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 Manual
for more information.
Refer to
Motorcraft part numbers
the
Capacities and Specifications
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 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
Capacities
and Specifications
chapter.
5. Reset the Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™. See the
Information Displays
chapter in the
Owner Manual
for more information.
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)
Maintenance
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2013 Diesel
(67l)
Supplement, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)