2010 Ford F350 Super Duty Regular Cab Diesel Supplement 1st Printing - Page 15
2010 Ford F350 Super Duty Regular Cab Manual
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Driving • Make sure you use proper cold weather engine oil and that it is at its proper level. Also, if necessary, make sure to follow the engine oil and filter change schedule found under the Special operating conditions section in the scheduled maintenance guide information. • At temperatures of -10°F (-23°C) or below, it is recommended that you use an engine block heater to improve cold engine starting. • If operating in arctic temperatures of -20°F (-29°C) or lower, consult your truck dealer for information about special cold weather equipment and precautions. Note: Idling in cold weather will not heat the engine to its normal operating temperature. Long periods of idling in cold weather can cause a buildup of heavy deposits of carbon and rust on valve stems causing them to stick, which in turn, can cause valve train damage. The following cold weather idling guidelines must be followed: • Avoid idling the engine for more than 10 minutes at a time. • Use Motorcraft Cetane improvers or non alcohol-based cetane improvers from a reputable manufacturer. • Maintain the engine cooling system properly. • Do not shut the engine down after an extensive idling period (10 minutes or more). Drive the vehicle for several miles with the engine at normal operating temperatures under a moderate load to burn off any accumulated carbon and varnish. • Consider using an engine block heater. • For extended idle times use an approved idle speed increase device. Winter operating tips for Arctic operation -20°F (-29°C) and below The following information is provided as a guideline only, and is not intended to be the only source of possible solutions in resolving extreme cold temperature issues. Starting aids: The use of the factory engine block heater (refer to Engine block heater [if equipped] in the Driving chapter of the Owner's Guide) and oil pan heaters (aftermarket) will assist in engine starting, in extreme cold ambient temperatures. WARNING: Do not use starting fluid, such as ether, in the air intake system (see air filter decal). Such fluid could cause immediate explosive damage to the engine and possible personal injury. 15 2010 Econoline (eco) Supplement (supplement), 1st Printing USA (fus)