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2015 Ford F450 Super Duty Crew Cab Manual
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Maintenance The American Petroleum Institute (API) service symbol is used to identify the proper engine oil for your engine. The API service symbol will be displayeded on the oil container you purchase. The API symbol displays the oil performance category in the top half of symbol and the viscosity grade in the center of the symbol. Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter WARNINGS Do not handle a hot oil filter with bare hands. 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's Manual for more information. The engine oil filter protects your engine by filtering harmful, abrasive or sludge particles and particles significantly smaller than most available will-fit filters. For engine oil filter part number, See Motorcraft Parts (page 55). 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. 2. Replace the filter. 3. Reinstall the oil pan drain plug. 4. Refill the engine with new oil. For the proper capacity, See Technical Specifications (page 57). E163370 • • (1) For severe duty service, use SAE 5W-40 API CJ-4. (2) For biodiesel fuel blends (B20 max), use SAE 5W-40 or SAE 15W-40 API CJ-4. An engine block heater is recommended at temperatures below -10°F (-23°C). E163371 44 Super Duty (TFA) , enUSA