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Driving place. Remove any debris, snow and/or ice on the foam filter by brushing the surface with soft brush. Do not use water, solvents, or a hard brush for cleaning the foam filter. In order to operate the engine in temperatures of 32°F (0°C) or lower, read the following instructions: • Make sure that the batteries are of sufficient size and are fully charged. Check other electrical components to make sure they are in optimum condition. • Use the proper coolant solution at the concentration recommended to protect the engine against damage from freezing. • Try to keep the fuel tank full as much as possible at the end of operation to prevent condensation in the fuel system. • 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 listed in the scheduled maintenance 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, especially in cold weather, can cause a buildup of deposits which can cause engine damage. The following cold weather idling guidelines are recommended: • Use Motorcraft௡ cetane improvers or non alcohol-based cetane improvers from a reputable manufacturer. • Maintain the engine cooling system properly. • Avoid shutting the engine down after an extensive idling period. Drive the vehicle for several miles with the engine at normal operating temperatures under a moderate load. • Consider using an engine block heater. • For extended idle times use an approved idle speed increase device. 12 2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus)

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place. Remove any debris, snow and/or ice on the foam filter by brushing
the surface with soft brush. Do not use water, solvents, or a hard brush
for cleaning the foam filter.
In order to operate the engine in temperatures of 32°F (0°C) or lower,
read the following instructions:
•
Make sure that the batteries are of sufficient size and are fully
charged. Check other electrical components to make sure they are in
optimum condition.
•
Use the proper coolant solution at the concentration recommended to
protect the engine against damage from freezing.
•
Try to keep the fuel tank full as much as possible at the end of
operation to prevent condensation in the fuel system.
•
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 listed in the
scheduled maintenance 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, especially in cold weather,
can cause a buildup of deposits which can cause engine damage.
The following cold weather idling guidelines are recommended:
•
Use Motorcraft
°
cetane improvers or non alcohol-based cetane
improvers from a reputable manufacturer.
•
Maintain the engine cooling system properly.
•
Avoid shutting the engine down after an extensive idling period. Drive
the vehicle for several miles with the engine at normal operating
temperatures under a moderate load.
•
Consider using an engine block heater.
•
For extended idle times use an approved idle speed increase device.
Driving
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2012 Diesel
(67l)
Supplement, 3rd Printing
USA
(fus)