2011 Ford F450 Super Duty Crew Cab Diesel Supplement 5th Printing - Page 70
2011 Ford F450 Super Duty Crew Cab Manual
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Scheduled Maintenance Guide different specifications and performance features. That's why it's important to rely upon your Ford dealership to properly diagnose and repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has recommended maintenance intervals for various parts and component systems based upon engineering testing. Ford Motor Company relies upon this testing to determine the most appropriate mileage for replacement of oils and fluids to protect your vehicle at the lowest overall cost to you and recommends against maintenance schedules that deviate from the scheduled maintenance information. Ford strongly recommends the use of genuine Ford replacement parts. Parts other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized remanufactured parts that are used for maintenance replacement or for the service of components affecting emission control must be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability. It is the owner's responsibility to determine the equivalency of such parts. Please consult your Warranty Guide for complete warranty information. Non Ford-approved chemicals or additives are not required for factory recommended maintenance. In fact, Ford Motor Company recommends against the use of such additive products unless specifically recommended by Ford for a particular application. Oils, fluids and flushing In many cases, fluid discoloration is a normal operating characteristic of the chemical compound and may not necessarily demonstrate that a fluid needs to be changed. Oils and fluids identified in this guide should be changed at the specified interval or in conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viable way to change fluid for many vehicle sub-systems during scheduled maintenance and should only be done using the same fluid required to finish the maintenance procedure, or a Ford-approved flushing chemical. Genuine Ford parts and service When planning your maintenance services, consider your dealership for all your vehicle's needs. There are a lot of reasons why your dealership is a great way to help keep your vehicle running great. Convenience To make your service visit even more convenient, in many cases, you'll find extended evening hours and Saturday hours. How's that for quality service? 70 2011 Diesel (eco) Supplement, 5th Printing USA (fus)