FORD 2007 F-550 v.1 - Manual (Page 294)

1
Add
8
oz.
(236
ml)
o
f
Additive
F
riction
Modifier
XL-3
o
r
equivalent
meeting
Ford
Specification
EST
-M2C118–A
for
complete
refill
of
limited
slip
axles.
Ford
design
rear
axles
contain
a
synthetic
lubricant
that
does
not
require
changing
unless
the
axle
has
been
submerged
in
water
.
Dana
rear
axles
also
contain
a
synthetic
lubricant
but
do
require
a
change.
Refer
to
your
scheduled
maintenance
information
for
change
intervals
o
n
Dana
rear
axles.
2
Add
the
coolant
type
originally
equipped
in
your
vehicle.
3
Ensure
the
correct
automatic
transmission
fluid
is
used.
T
ransmission
fluid
requirements
a
re
indicated
on
the
d
ipstick
handle.
Check
the
container
to
verify
the
fluid
being
added
is
of
the
correct
type.
Refer
to
your
scheduled
maintenance
information
to
determine
the
correct
service
interval. MERCON
௡
,
MERCON
௡
V
and
MERCON
௡
SP
are
not
interchangeable.
DO
NOT
mix
MERCON
௡
,
MERCON
௡
V
and
MERCON
௡
SP
.
Use
of
dual
usage
fluids
in
a
n
automatic
transmission
application
requiring
MERCON
௡
SP
may
cause
transmission
damage.
Use
of
a
transmission
fluid
other
than
the
recommended
fluid
may
cause
transmission
damage.
4
Service
refill
capacity
is
determined
by
filling
the
transmission
to
the
bottom
o
f
the
filler
hole
w
ith
the
vehicle
o
n
a
level
surface.
The
6–speed
manual
transmission
is
equipped
with
an
in-tank
cooler
.
V
e
rify
the
fluid
level
after
operating
vehicle
to
ensure
correct
fluid
level.
5
Indicates
only
approximate
dry-fill
capacity
.
Some
applications
may
vary
based
on
cooler
size
and
if
equipped
with
an
in-tank
cooler
.
The
amount
of
transmission
fluid
and
fluid
level
should
b
e
set
by
the
indication
o
n
the
dipstick’
s
normal
operating
range.
6
Use
of
synthetic
or
synthetic
blend
motor
oil
is
not
mandatory
.
Engine
oil
need
only
meet
the
requirements
o
f
Ford
specification
WSS-M2C930-A
and
the
API
Certification
mark.
2007 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
294