2012 Ford F250 Super Duty Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 46
2012 Ford F250 Super Duty Manual
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Maintenance and Specifications 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. Note: The oil pan drain plug only requires 1/4 turn to removal/install. A 3/8 inch socket drive may be used to assist with removal/installation, but be careful not to over-tighten the plug during installation. 2. Replace the filter. 3. Reinstall the oil pan drain plug. 4. Refill the engine with new oil. For the proper capacity, see Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter. 5. Reset the Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™. See Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information. WARNING: Do not handle a hot oil filter with bare hands. WARNING: Continuous contact with used motor oil has caused cancer in laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with soap and water. Engine lubrication for severe service operation The following conditions define severe operation for which engine operation with SAE 5W-40 API CJ-4 is recommended. Oil and oil filter change intervals will be determined by the Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ as noted previously. • frequent or extended idling (over 10 minutes per hour of normal driving) • low-speed operation/stationary use • if vehicle is operated in sustained ambient temperatures below -10°F (-23°C) or above 100°F (38°C) • frequent low-speed operation, consistent heavy traffic less than 25 mph (40 km/h) • operating in severe dust conditions • operating the vehicle off road • towing a trailer over 1,000 miles (1,600 km) • sustained, high-speed driving at Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (maximum loaded weight for vehicle operation) • use of fuels with sulfur content other than ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) • use of high-sulfur diesel fuel 46 2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus)