2014 Ford F250 Super Duty Super Cab Owner Manual Printing 2 - Page 230

Maintenance ENGINE COOLANT CHECK Checking the Engine Coolant Note: If your vehicle is equipped with a diesel engine, refer to the Diesel Supplement. When the engine is cold, check the concentration and level of the engine coolant at the intervals listed in the scheduled maintenance information. See Scheduled Maintenance (page 430). Note: Make sure that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the coolant reservoir. Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. The level may extend beyond the MAX mark Note: If the level is at the MIN mark, below the MIN mark, or empty, add coolant immediately. See Adding Engine Coolant in this chapter. The coolant concentration should be maintained within 48% to 50%, which equates to a freeze point between -30ºF degrees (-34ºC) and -34ºF (-37ºC). Note: For best results, coolant concentration should be tested with a refractometer such as Rotunda tool 300-ROB75240 available from your authorized dealer. Ford does not recommend the use of hydrometers or coolant test strips for measuring coolant concentrations. Note: Automotive fluids are not interchangeable. Do not use engine coolant or antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified function and vehicle location. E142732 Only use oils certified for gasoline engines by the American Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conforms to the current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel economy requirements of the International Lubricants Specification Advisory Council (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese automobile manufacturers. 1. Check the engine oil level. 2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add engine oil that meets Ford specifications. See Capacities and Specifications for more information. 3. Remove the engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening. 4. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the normal operating range on the engine oil level dipstick. 5. Install the engine oil level dipstick and ensure it is fully seated. 6. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise until three clicks are heard or until the cap is fully seated. 227 Super Duty (TFA)