2009 Ford E250 Cargo Diesel Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 37
2009 Ford E250 Cargo Manual
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Maintenance and Specifications Look for a label on the fuel pump to confirm the amount of biodiesel contained in a diesel fuel. Biodiesel content is often indicated with the letter "B" followed by the percent of biodiesel in the fuel. For example, B5 indicates a fuel containing 5% biodiesel. Ask the service station attendant to confirm the biodiesel content of a diesel fuel if you do not see a label on the fuel pump. Biodiesel should not be stored in the fuel tank for more than three months. If your vehicle will be parked or stored for more than three months, then your vehicle should be drained and filled with a diesel fuel not containing biodiesel. During cold weather, if you have problems operating on biodiesel, you may need to use a diesel fuel with lower biodiesel content, try another brand, or discontinue the use of biodiesel. Biodiesel use may affect the recommended oil change intervals. Refer to the Special Operating Conditions section in the schedule maintenance guide for more information about oil change intervals and other maintenance when operating on biodiesel. Biodiesel fuel is a product that has been converted from renewable fuel sources, including vegetable oil, animal fat and cooking oil. Raw or refined vegetable oil, animal fat, cooking oil or recycled greases should NOT be used. Do not use home heating oil, agricultural fuel or any diesel fuel not intended for highway use. Damage to the fuel injection system, engine and exhaust catalyst can occur if an improper fuel is used. Do not add gasoline, gasohol or alcohol to diesel fuel. This practice creates a serious fire hazard and engine performance problems. Fuel quality It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket additives to your fuel tank if you use a properly formulated diesel fuel that meets the ASTM D 975 industry specification. Aftermarket additives can damage the injector system or engine. Repairs to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your warranty. Do not blend used engine oil with diesel fuel under any circumstances. Blending used oil with the fuel will significantly increase your vehicle's exhaust emissions and reduce engine life due to increased internal wear. Many of the world's automakers approved the World-wide Fuel Charter that recommends diesel fuel specifications to provide improved performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle. 37 2009 Econoline (eco) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus)