Ford Super Duty Maintenance Information
This information is specifically for model year 2000, but should be accurate for model years 1999, 2001, 2002, and 2003.
This page will be expanded as time permits.
Fluids
Engine Oil (Powerstroke Diesel)
Interval: It depends on year and operating conditions. See your manual.
Type: 15W40 Diesel Rated Oil,
Ford Specification: WSS-M2C171-C
API Specification: CH-4/SJ/SH
Quantity: 15 Quarts; 13 quarts in the oil pan and 2 in the filter.
Filter: Motorcraft FL1995
Click here for more information on motor oil requirements.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Interval: 30,000 miles
Type: Formerly Mercon, now Mercon V (yes Ford says this is now ok)
Quantity: 16.7L (17.7 quarts)
Filter:
Click here to find out how to do a flush and refill of a 4R100 automatic transmission.
Transfer Case
Interval: 60,000 miles
Type: Formerly Mercon, now Mercon V (yes Ford says this is now ok)
Quantity: 1.9L (2.0 quarts)
Power Steering
Type: Formerly Mercon, now Mercon V (yes Ford says this is now ok)
Quantity: Roughly a couple of quarts. Fill to reservoir line.
Click here to find out how to flush the power steering system.
Front Differential F-250/350 Dana 50 axle
Type: Motorcraft SAE 75W-90 Premium 4x4 Front Axle Lubricant
Quantity: 1.8L (3.8 pints)
Rear Differential F-250/350 (10.50 inch axle)
Type: Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant
Quantity: 3.3L (6.9 pints)
Note: If you have a limited slip rear differential you also need 8 ounces of "Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A". If you use Royal Purple 75W-140 axle lube, the modifier is not needed.
Brakes
Type: High Performance DOT 3
Coolant:
Type: It depends on the year. The truck came with Gold or Green Coolant. See your manual for SCA requirements!!
Quantity: 32.75 Quarts
Click here to find out how to do a coolant flush and refill on a 7.3L Powerstroke.
Wiper Fluid
Quantity: 4.0L (4.25 quarts)
