2008 Ford F250 Diesel Supplement 4th Printing - Page 51
2008 Ford F250 Manual
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Maintenance and Specifications 1. Release the toggle clamps and raise the air filter housing cover. It may be necessary to pull the auxiliary inlet tube away from the air filter to allow the cover to be removed. 2. Pull the top edge of the air filter out and away from the housing to release the air filter seal from the air filter housing, then remove the air filter. Note: Do NOT use a tool to pry the air filter from the housing. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the air filter housing, air filter seal and engine. 3. When installing the air filter, first make certain the bottom of the air filter is positioned to the inboard side of the stop feature located in the bottom of the air filter housing, Then compress the air filter seal down and in towards the engine so the air filter is seated into the air filter housing. Note: If not installed properly, the air filter housing cover will not properly seat and the toggle clamps may not latch 4. Replace the air filter housing cover, push the auxiliary tube against the air filter and close the toggle clamps. DIESEL EXHAUST SYSTEM: OXIDATION CATALYST/DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER SYSTEM (F-SUPER DUTY ONLY) Your vehicle is equipped with a diesel particulate filter (DPF), which is coupled to a diesel oxidation catalyst, that reduces the amount of harmful exhaust emitted from the tailpipe. As soot gathers in the system it begins to restrict the filter. The soot gathered inside the filter needs to be periodically cleaned. The soot can be cleaned in two different ways; passive regeneration and active regeneration. Both methods occur automatically and require no actions from the driver/operator. During either one of these regeneration methods you may notice an increase/change in exhaust noise/tone and increased engine idle speed. 51