Specifications

F-250/F-350/F-450
SD Pickups
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June 2011
esourcebook.dealerconnection.com
RE&T: 2012 Source Book
F-250/F-350/F-450
Super Duty Pickups
Performance/Handling
2012
Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) Fuel
• ULSDfuelMUSTbeusedinthe6.7LPowerStroke
diesel engine to allow the emissions control system,
including the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), to
operate properly
• ULSDfuelmaybeusedinpre-2007dieselengines
• Sulfurlevelreducedby97percentcomparedto
conventional diesel from maximum of 500 parts per
million (ppm) to 15 ppm
Diesel Engine Oil Requirement
• OilthatmeetsAmericanPetroleumInstitute(API)
service category
• CJ-4isrequiredforthe6.7LPowerStrokediesel
engine to operate properly
• CJ-4servicestandardoilmustbeusedtokeepthe
engine warranty in effect
• CJ-4oilmaybeusedinpre-2007engines
Maintenance
• Itisrecommendedusingbiodieselfuelthatisno
greater than 20 percent (B20) to ensure optimum
fuel economy. Customers should follow the Special
Service maintenance schedule if using ASTM D7467
Grade S15 biodiesel fuel
• Thefuel-waterseparatorshouldbedrainedmonthly
to avoid possible water in the fuel injectors
• Engineblockheatershouldbeusedattemperatures
below -10 degrees Fahrenheit (-23 degrees Celsius)
to ensure proper engine lubrication on start-up
• CJ-4servicestandardoilmustbeusedwhenthe
engine oil is serviced
• Vehiclesequippedwiththe6.7LPowerStroke
V8 turbo diesel engine come equipped with an
Intelligent Oil Life Monitor in the instrument cluster
Message Center that calculates the proper engine oil
change service interval based on vehicle use. When
an oil change service is needed, the Message Center
will display either ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON or OIL
CHANGE REQUIRED
• RefercustomerstotheDieselEngineSupplementin
the Owner Guide package for more information
Diesel Engine Maintenance
Maintenance Intervals
Vehicle Service Normal Service Special Service
(1)
Oil and Oil Filter
Change as indicated in the
Message Center
Change as indicated in the
Message Center
Fuel Filter
Replacement
(2)
22,500 miles or as indicated in the
Message Center, whichever comes first
15,000 miles or 600 hours, or as
indicated in the Message Center,
whichever comes first
(1) Operating conditions such as extended towing, long engine idle times, extended low-speed driving and off-road or dusty conditions.
(2)ChangeBOTHfilters:mountedontopoftheengineandinsidetheHorizontalFuelConditioningModuleontheframerail.
MAKE THE POINT: Measuring Fuel Economy
Remind your customer that actual fuel economy is best measured after accumulating 2000 to 3000 miles,
allowingtheenginetocompletely“breakin.”WhetherthecustomerchoosestousetheAverageMPGfunction
availableintheMessageCenterorpreferstomanuallycalculatefueleconomy,emphasizethatconsistencyinfill-
up and driving habits are critical to achieving accurate fuel economy data.