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Starting and Stopping the Engine In cold weather below 32°F (0°C), the engine may slowly increase to a higher idle speed if left idling in P (Park). As the engine warms-up, the engine sound level decreases due to the activation of PCM-controlled sound reduction features. If your vehicle is operated in a heavy snow storm or blowing snow conditions, the engine air induction may become partially clogged with snow and/or ice. If this occurs, the engine may experience a significant reduction in power output. At the earliest opportunity, clear all the snow and/or ice away from inside the air filter assembly. Remove the air cleaner cover and the pleated paper filter, leaving the foam filter in and remove any snow or ice. Make sure the foam filter is installed correctly in place. Remove any debris, snow and/or ice on the foam filter by brushing the surface with soft brush. Do not use water, solvents, or a hard brush for cleaning the foam filter. In order to operate the engine in temperatures of 32°F (0°C) or lower, read the following instructions: • Make sure that the batteries are of sufficient size and are fully charged. Check other electrical components to make sure they are in optimum condition. • Use the proper coolant solution at the concentration recommended to protect the engine against damage from freezing. • Try to keep the fuel tank full as much as possible at the end of operation to prevent condensation in the fuel system. • Make sure you use proper cold weather engine oil and that it is at its proper level. Also, if necessary, make sure to follow the engine oil and filter change schedule found under the Special operating conditions section listed in the scheduled maintenance information. • At temperatures of -10°F (-23°C) or below, it is recommended that you use an engine block heater to improve cold engine starting. • If operating in arctic temperatures of -20°F (-29°C) or lower, consult your truck dealer for information about special cold weather equipment and precautions. The following cold weather idling guidelines are recommended: • Motorcraft® cetane improvers or non-alcohol-based cetane improvers from a reputable manufacturer may be used as needed. • Maintain the engine cooling system properly. • Avoid shutting the engine down after an extensive idling period. Drive the vehicle for several miles with the engine at normal operating temperatures under a moderate load. • Consider using an engine block heater. • For extended idle times use an approved idle speed increase device. 11 2013 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus)

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In cold weather below 32°F (0°C), the engine may slowly increase to a
higher idle speed if left idling in P (Park). As the engine warms-up, the
engine sound level decreases due to the activation of PCM-controlled
sound reduction features.
If your vehicle is operated in a heavy snow storm or blowing snow
conditions, the engine air induction may become partially clogged with
snow and/or ice. If this occurs, the engine may experience a significant
reduction in power output. At the earliest opportunity, clear all the snow
and/or ice away from inside the air filter assembly. Remove the air
cleaner cover and the pleated paper filter, leaving the foam filter in and
remove any snow or ice. Make sure the foam filter is installed correctly
in place. Remove any debris, snow and/or ice on the foam filter by
brushing the surface with soft brush. Do not use water, solvents, or a
hard brush for cleaning the foam filter.
In order to operate the engine in temperatures of 32°F (0°C) or lower,
read the following instructions:
•
Make sure that the batteries are of sufficient size and are fully
charged. Check other electrical components to make sure they are in
optimum condition.
•
Use the proper coolant solution at the concentration recommended to
protect the engine against damage from freezing.
•
Try to keep the fuel tank full as much as possible at the end of
operation to prevent condensation in the fuel system.
•
Make sure you use proper cold weather engine oil and that it is at its
proper level. Also, if necessary, make sure to follow the engine oil and
filter change schedule found under the
Special operating conditions
section listed in the
scheduled maintenance information.
•
At temperatures of -10°F (-23°C) or below, it is recommended that
you use an engine block heater to improve cold engine starting.
•
If operating in arctic temperatures of -20°F (-29°C) or lower, consult
your truck dealer for information about special cold weather
equipment and precautions.
The following cold weather idling guidelines are recommended:
•
Motorcraft® cetane improvers or non-alcohol-based cetane improvers
from a reputable manufacturer may be used as needed.
•
Maintain the engine cooling system properly.
•
Avoid shutting the engine down after an extensive idling period. Drive
the vehicle for several miles with the engine at normal operating
temperatures under a moderate load.
•
Consider using an engine block heater.
•
For extended idle times use an approved idle speed increase device.
Starting and Stopping the Engine
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2013 Diesel
(67l)
Supplement, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)