FORD 2013 F-150 v.2 - Manual (Page 409)

Protecting Your Investment
Maintenance is an investment that pays dividends in the form of improved
reliability, durability and resale value. To maintain the proper performance
of your vehicle and its emission control systems, it is imperative that
scheduled maintenance be completed at the designated intervals.
Vehicles with a 3.5L, 3.7L or 5.0L engine, are equipped with the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor® (IOLM) system which shows a message in
the information display at the proper oil change service interval. This
interval may be up to one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers). When
ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE or OIL CHANGE REQUIRED appears in the
information display, it’s time for an oil change; the oil change must be
done within two weeks or 500 miles (800 kilometers) of the ENGINE OIL
CHANGE DUE or OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing. The
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor® must be reset after each oil change. See the
Information Displays chapter.
If your information display is prematurely reset or becomes inoperative,
you should perform the oil change interval at six months or 5000 miles
(8000 kilometers) from your last oil change. Never exceed one year or
10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between oil change intervals.
Vehicles with a 6.2L engine, do not have an IOLM system. See the
7500 mile (12000 kilometers) maintenance schedule for oil change
service intervals.
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built with multiple complex
performance systems. Every manufacturer develops these systems using
different specifications and performance features. That is why it is important
to rely upon your 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 using only genuine Ford, Motorcraft® or
Ford-authorized remanufactured replacement parts because they are
engineered for your vehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
Ford Motor Company recommended additives and chemicals are listed in
this book and in the Workshop Manual. Additional chemicals or
additives not approved by Ford Motor Company are not recommended as
part of normal maintenance. Please consult your warranty information.
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