2025 FORD F-650 Scheduled Maintenance Guide

2025 FORD F-650 Scheduled Maintenance User Manual

The 2025 Ford F-650 is a shining example of dependability and durability in the world of heavy-duty trucks, where performance is essential and dependability is crucial. Its steadfast strength is rooted in its dedication to planned maintenance, which is essential to its lifespan and ongoing excellence on the road. Ford makes sure that every 2025 F-650 receives the care and attention it needs, enabling drivers to take on their most difficult tasks with confidence and peace of mind. This is achieved via rigorous attention to detail and a focus to maintaining every component in top condition.

2023 – 2024 FORD TRANSIT VAN Review, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)

FORD Scheduled Maintenance

GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION

Why Maintain Your Vehicle?
Carefully following the maintenance schedule helps protect against major repair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance and may help to increase the value of your vehicle when you sell or trade it. Keep all receipts for completed maintenance with your vehicle. We have established regular maintenance intervals for your vehicle based upon rigorous testing. It is important that you have your vehicle serviced at the proper times. These intervals serve two purposes; one is to maintain the reliability of your vehicle and the second is to keep your cost of owning your vehicle down. It is your responsibility to have all scheduled maintenance performed and to make sure that the materials used meet the specifications identified in this.  Failure to perform scheduled maintenance invalidates warranty coverage on parts affected by the lack of maintenance.

Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?
Factory-trained Technicians

Service technicians participate in extensive factory-sponsored certification training to help them become experts on the operation of your vehicle. Ask your dealership about the training and certification their technicians have received.

Genuine Ford and Motorcraft Replacement Parts
Dealerships stock Ford, Motorcraft and Ford-authorized branded re-manufactured replacement parts. These parts meet or exceed our specifications. Parts installed at your dealership carry a nationwide 12-month or 12,500 mi (20,000 km) parts and labor limited warranty. If you do not use Ford authorized parts they may not meet our specifications and depending on the part, it could affect emissions compliance.

Convenience
Many dealerships have extended eveningand Saturday hours to make your service visit more convenient and they offer one stop shopping. They can perform any services that are required on your vehicle, from general maintenance to collision repairs.

Note: Not all dealers have extended hours or body shops. Please contact your dealer for details.

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,make sure you have scheduled maintenance performed at the designated intervals. Your vehicle is equipped with the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor system, which displays a message in the instrument cluster display at the proper oil change interval. This interval may be up to one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) for gas engines and up to one year or 15,000 mi (24,000 km) for diesel engines.

Your vehicle can be driven in such a way that dilutes and increases the level of oil by short trips that do not allow the engine to get to operating temperature, extended idling, and low speed driving for long periods of time. A message appears in the instrument cluster display when it is time for an oil change. Make sure you perform the oil change within two weeks or 500 mi (800 km) of the message appearing. Make sure you reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each oil change. If your instrument cluster display resets prematurely or becomes inoperative, you should perform the oil change interval at six months or 5,000 mi (8,000 km) from your last oil change. Never exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between oil change intervals for gas engines. Never exceed one year or 15,000 mi (24,000 km) between oil change intervals for diesel engines. 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. We strongly recommend the use of only genuine Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized re-manufactured replacement parts engineered for your vehicle.

Additives and Chemicals
This owner’s manual and the Ford Workshop Manual list the recommended additives and chemicals for your vehicle. We do not recommend using chemicals or additives not approved by us as part of your vehicle’s normal maintenance. Please consult your warranty information.

Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a normal operating characteristic and, by itself, does not necessarily indicate a concern or that the fluid needs to be changed. However, a qualified expert, such as the factory-trained technicians at your dealership, should inspect discolored fluids that also show signs of overheating or foreign material contamination immediately. Make sure to change your vehicle’s oils and fluids at the specified intervals or in conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viable way to change fluid for many vehicle sub-systems during scheduled maintenance. It is critical that systems are flushed only with new fluid that is the same as that required to fill and operate the system or using a Ford-approved flushing chemical.

Scheduled Maintenance Services
Maintenance service adjustments must conform to specifications contained in thismanual, and those shown on the Important Engine Information decal. Perform the following services at scheduled intervals because they essential to the life and performance of your vehicle. Ford recommends that you perform maintenance on all designated items to achieve best vehicle operation.

There are three types of maintenance intervals for general vehicle environments:
On-Highway, City and Severe Service. In all applications, monitoring miles (kilometers) and time and when the engine is due for an oil change determine the actual interval. When the engine oil change is required before the truck lubrication interval, perform the lubrication at the same time in order to reduce your vehicle’s time out of service.

Air Brake Adjustment
WARNING: Failure to maintain proper air brake adjustment can result in reduction or loss of braking ability.

A qualified service technician, keeping to the instructions in the service manual, should perform air brake inspection and adjustment or repairs.

Cam Brakes – Automatic Slack Adjusters

WARNING: Do not manually adjust the automatic slack adjusters to correct excessive push rod stroke as it may result in reduced brake effectiveness and a vehicle crash. Excessive push rod stroke indicates that a problem exists with the automatic adjuster, with the installation of the adjuster, or with foundation brake components that manual adjustment does not remedy. Seek service from a qualified facility for excessive push rod stroke.

Inspect standard air brakes equipped with automatic slack adjusters for proper brake adjustment as listed in the maintenance schedule charts.

However, inspect the brakes more frequently when subjecting them to heavy use or adverse operating conditions such as:

• Frequent brake applications while fully loaded.
• Operation on hilly or mountainous terrain.
• Frequent operation on dirt, gravel or mud.

Some aftermarket brake linings also require more frequent inspections.

Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic maintenance checks and inspections every month or at six-month intervals.

Check Every Month

• Air filter restriction gauge.1
• Engine oil level.
• Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary, or if indicated by the information display.1
• Function of all interior and exterior lights.
• Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris.1
• Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.
• Windshield washer fluid level.

Diesel engine only.

Check Every Six Months

• Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
• Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
• Cooling system fluid level and coolant concentration (freeze-point protection).
• Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
• Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary.
• Parking brake for proper operation.
• Air brake adjustment. 1
• Seatbelts and seat latches for wear and function.
• Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and seatbelt) for operation.
• Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.

1 Diesel engine only.

Tightening Lug Nuts
Single rear wheels	Tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque1 at 500 mi (800 km) after any wheel disturbance (such as tire rota- tion, changing a flat tire or wheel removal).
Dual rear wheels	Tighten the wheel lug nuts to the specified torque1 at 100 mi (160 km), and again at 500 mi (800 km) of new vehicle operation and after any wheel disturbance (such as tire rotation, changing a flat tire or wheel removal).

Tightening Lug Nuts

Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to have the systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify potential issues and prevent major problems. We recommend having the following multi-point inspection performed at every scheduled maintenance interval to help make sure your vehicle keeps running great.

Multi-point Inspection
Accessory drive belt(s)	Horn operation
Battery performance	Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Engine air filter	Suspension component for leaks or damage
Exhaust system	Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation	Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure2
Fluid levels1; fill if necessary	Windshield for cracks, chips or pits

Multi-point Inspection
For oil and fluid leaks	Washer spray and wiper operation
Hood rest for lubrication	Hazard warning system operation

Multi-point Inspection

Multi-point Inspection

1. Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission, power steering and window washer.
2. If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration

Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed. Be sure to ask your dealership service advisor or technician about the multi-point vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive way to perform a thorough inspection of your vehicle. Your checklist gives you immediate feedback on the overall condition of your vehicle.

NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle has an Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you should change the engine oil based on how you use your vehicle. By using several important factors in its calculations, the monitor helps reduce the cost of owning your vehicle and reduces environmental waste at the same time. This means you do not have to remember to change the oil on a mileage-based schedule. Your vehicle lets you know when an oil change is due by displaying a message in the instrument cluster display. The following table provides examples of vehicle use and its impact on oil change intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil change intervals depend on several factors and generally decrease with severity of use.

When to Expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Interval	Vehicle Use and Example
	Normal
7,500–10,000 mi (12,000–16,000 km)	Normal commuting with highway driving No, or moderate, load or towing Flat to moderately hilly roads
	No extended idling
5,000–7,500 mi	Severe
(8,000–12,000 km)
	Moderate to heavy load or towing

When to Expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Interval	Vehicle Use and Example
	Mountainous or off-road conditions Extended idling Extended hot or cold operation
3,000–5,000 mi (4,800–8,000 km)	Extreme
	Maximum load or towing Extreme hot or cold operation Use of high sulfur diesel fuel

When to Expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message

Note: Use the appropriate special operating condition for maintenance information when using high sulfur diesel fuels, operating your vehicle off-road or in dusty conditions, such as unpaved roads.

Normal Maintenance Intervals
Note: Do not exceed the mileage or time intervals.

Gasoline Engines

• 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or Six Months Whichever Comes First
• Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure the tread depth.1
• Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
• Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
• Inspect front oil hubs for leaks and check fluid level through hub cap sight glass.

1 Rotate the front wheels on vehicles with dual rear wheels when specified. Only rotate the rear wheels if you notice unusual wear.

10,000 mi (16,000 km)/700 Engine Hours or 12 Months Whichever Comes First
Change the engine oil and filter.

15,000 mi (24,000 km) or 12 Months Whichever Comes First

• Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult an authorized dealer for requirements.
• Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and the parking brake.
• Inspect the engine cooling system concentration, freeze-point protection, coolant level and hoses.
• Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
• Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and the Ujoints.
• Lubricate any components that have grease fittings.

Brake Fluid Maintenance 1

Brake Fluid Maintenance1
Every 3 Years	Change the brake fluid.2

1. Perform this maintenance item every 3 years. Do not exceed the designated time for the interval.
2. Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer.

   Other Maintenance Items
   Every 30,000 mi (48,000 km)	Replace the engine air filter.
   Every 60,000 mi (96,000 km)	Replace the front wheel bearing grease and grease seal if you have non-sealed bearings.
   Every 97,000 mi (156,000 km)	Replace the spark plugs.
   	Replace the spark plug wires.
   Every 105,000 mi (168,000 km)	Change the rear axle fluid.
   	Inspect the accessory drive belt or belts.1
   Every 150,000 mi (240,000 km)	Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. Consult an authorized dealer for requirements.
   	Replace the accessory drive belt or belts if not replaced within the last 100,000 mi (160,000 km).

   Other Maintenance Items
   	Replace the front wheel bearings and seals if you have non-sealed bearings.
   Every 200,000 mi (320,000 km)	Change the engine coolant.2

Other Maintenance Items

1. If not replaced, inspect every 15,000 mi (24,000 km).
2. Initial replacement at 10 years or 200,000 mi (320,000 km), then every five years or 100,000 mi (160,000 km).

Diesel Engine
Note: Do not exceed the mileage or time intervals.

At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display1

• Change the engine oil and filter.2
• Drain the fuel filter water trap.
• Refill the diesel exhaust fluid tank.
• Rotate the tires, inspect the tires for wear and measure the tread depth.3
• Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
• Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the filter if necessary.
• Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult an authorized dealer for requirements.
• Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and the parking brake.
• Inspect the engine and secondary coolant concentration, freeze point protection, coolant level and hoses.
• Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.

At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display

• Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and the Ujoints.
• Lubricate any components that have grease fittings.
• Inspect front oil hubs for leaks and check fluid level through hub cap sight glass.

1. Do not exceed one year/10,000 mi (16,000 km) or 350 engine  hours between serviceintervals.
2. Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes.
3. Rotate the front wheels on vehicles with dual rear wheels when specified. Only rotate the rear wheels if you notice unusual wear.

Brake Fluid Maintenance

Brake Fluid Maintenance1
Every 3 Years	Change the brake fluid.2

1. Perform this maintenance item every 3 years. Do not exceed the designated time for the interval.
2. Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer.

Other Maintenance Items

Other Maintenance Items1
Every 22,000 mi (36,000 km)	Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel filters.2
Every 30,000 mi (48,000 km)	Inspect the engine and secondary cooling system coolant concentration, freeze-point protection, additive, corrosion inhibitor, strength, coolant level, and hoses. Add coolant additive if necessary.3 Note: When adding coolant additive, do not exceed the specified maximum of 47 fl oz (1.4 L) for the engine and 20 fl oz (473 ml) for the secondary cooling system. Oper- ating the engine with excessive coolant additive may cause overheating which could lead to severe, permanent engine damage.
Every 45,000 mi (72,000 km)	Replace the air inlet foam filter.
At 90,000 mi (144,000 km)	Inspect the accessory drive belt or belts.4

Other Maintenance Items1
At 100,000 mi (160,000 km)	Change the rear axle fluid.
Every 150,000 mi (240,000 km)	Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. Consult an authorized dealer for requirements.
	Replace the accessory drive belt or belts if not replaced within the last 100,000 mi (160,000 km).
	Replace the front wheel bearings and seals.
At 200,000 mi (320,000 km)	Change the engine and secondary cooling system coolant.6

1. You can perform these maintenance items within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last oil change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2. Every 22,000 mi (36,000 km) or as indicated by the information display.
3. Every 30,000 mi (48,000 km), 1200 engine hours or as indicated by the information display.
4. Perform follow-up inspections every 15,000 mi (24,000 km) after the initial inspection. Replace the belt or belts at 150,000 mi (240,000 km).
5. Change the fluid again at 150,000 mi (240,000 km).
6. Initial replacement at 10 years or 200,000 mi (320,000 km), then every five years or 100,000 mi (160,000 km).

SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

Gasoline Engines
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any of the following conditions, you need to perform extra maintenance as indicated. If you operate your vehicle occasionally under any of these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the extra maintenance. For specific recommendations, see your dealership service advisor or technician

Towing a Trailer

Towing a Trailer
Inspect frequently, service as required	Inspect and lubricate the U-joints.
	See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)	Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km) or six months	Change the engine oil and filter.
	Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Every 7,500 mi (12,000 km)	Rotate the tires 1and inspect them for wear, and measure the tread depth.
Every 60,000 mi (96,000 km)	Replace the spark plugs.
	Replace the spark plug wires.

1. Rotate the front wheels on vehicles with dual rear wheels when specified. Only rotate the rear wheels if you notice unusual wear.

   Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use (Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery) Short Trips that do not allow the engine to get to operating temperature causing fuel dilution and an increase of the engine oil level
   Inspect frequently, service as required	Replace engine air filter.
   Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)	Inspect the brake system.
   	Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
   	Lubricate the control arm and steering ball joints if equipped with grease fittings.
   Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km) or six months	Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
   Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km), six months or 200 engine hours	Change the engine oil and filter.

Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use (Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery) Short Trips that do not allow the engine to get to operating temperature causing fuel dilution and an increase of the engine oil level
Every 7,500 mi (12,000 km)	Rotate the tires1 and inspect them for wear, and measure the tread depth.
Every 60,000 mi (96,000 km)	Replace the spark plugs.

1. Rotate the front wheels on vehicles with dual rear wheels when specified. Only rotate the rear wheels if you notice unusual wear.

Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions (Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads)
Inspect frequently, service as required	Replace the engine air filter.
Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)	Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km) or six months	Change the engine oil and filter.
	Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Every 7,500 mi (12,000 km)	Rotate the tires1 and inspect them for wear, and measure the tread depth.

1. Rotate the front wheels on vehicles with dual rear wheels when specified. Only rotate the rear wheels if you notice unusual wear.

Off-road Operation
Inspect frequently, service as required	Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints, lubricate if equipped with grease fittings.
	Replace the engine air filter.
Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km) or six months	Change the engine oil and filter.

Off-road Operation
	Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 7,500 mi (12,000 km)	Rotate the tires1 and inspect them for wear, and measure the tread depth.

1. Rotate the front wheels on vehicles with dual rear wheels when specified. Only rotate the rear wheels if you notice unusual wear.

Diesel Engine
If you operate your vehicle primarily in anyof the following conditions, you need to perform extra maintenance as indicated. If you operate your vehicle occasionally under any of these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the extra maintenance. For specific recommendations, see your dealership service advisor or technician.

Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
As required	Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the instru- ment cluster display, and perform the services listed in the scheduled maintenance chart.
	See the axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Every 15,000 mi (24,000 km) or six months, 600 engine hours	Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel filters.
At 60,000 mi (96,000 km) or 2400 engine hours	Flush and refill the coolant.

Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier

Note: After the initial coolant flush and fill at 60,000 mi (96,000 km) or 2400 engine hours, flush and fill every 45,000 mi (72,000 km) or 1800 engine hours thereafter.

Frequent or Extended Idling, Over 10 Minutes Per Hour of Normal Driving or Frequent Low-speed Operation if You Use Your Vehicle for Stationary Operation
As required	Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the instru- ment cluster display, and perform the services listed in the scheduled maintenance chart.
Every 15,000 mi (24,000 km), six months or 600 engine hours	Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel filters.
Every 30,000 mi (48,000 km) or 1200 engine hours	Inspect the coolant concentration, freeze-point protection and additive, corrosion inhibitor strength. Add coolant additive if necessary.
Every 60,000 mi (96,000 km) or 2400 engine hours	Flush and refill the coolant. Do not add coolant additive.

Note: When adding coolant additive, do not exceed the specified maximum of 47 fl oz (1.4 L) for the engine and 20 fl oz (473 ml) for the secondary cooling system. Operating the engine with excessive coolant additive may cause overheating which could lead to severe, permanent engine damage.

Note: After the initial coolant flush and fill at 60,000 mi (96,000 km) or 2400 engine hours, flush and fill every 45,000 mi (72,000 km) or 1800 engine hours thereafter

Frequent Low-speed Operation, Consistent Heavy Traffic Under 25 mph (40 km/h) or Long Rush-hour Traffic
As required	Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the instru- ment cluster display, and perform the services listed in the scheduled maintenance chart.
Every 15,000 mi (24,000 km), six months or 600 engine hours	Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel filters.
Every 30,000 mi (48,000 km) or 1200 engine hours	Inspect the coolant concentration, freeze-point protection and additive, corrosion inhibitor strength. Add coolant additive if necessary.
Every 60,000 mi (96,000 km) or 2400 engine hours	Flush and refill the coolant. Do not add coolant additive.

Note: When adding coolant additive, do not exceed the specified maximum of 47 fl oz (1.4 L) for the engine and 20 fl oz (473 ml) for the secondary cooling system. Operating the engine with excessive coolant additive may cause overheating which could lead to severe, permanent engine damage.

Note: After the initial coolant flush and fill at 60,000 mi (96,000 km) or 2400 engine hours, flush and fill every 45,000 mi (72,000 km) or 1800 engine hours thereafter.

Sustained High-speed Driving at Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, Maximum Loaded Weight for Vehicle Operation
As required	Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the instru- ment cluster display, and perform the services listed in the scheduled maintenance chart.
Every 15,000 mi (24,000 km), six months or 600 engine hours	Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel filters.
Every 30,000 mi (48,000 km) or 1200 engine hours	Inspect the coolant concentration, freeze-point protection and additive, corrosion inhibitor strength. Add coolant additive if necessary.
Every 60,000 mi (96,000 km) or 2400 engine hours	Flush and refill the coolant. Do not add coolant additive.

Note:When adding coolant additive, do not exceed the specified maximum of 47 fl oz (1.4 L) for the engine and 20 fl oz (473 ml) for the secondary cooling system. Operating the engine with excessive coolant additive may cause overheating which could lead to severe, permanent engine damage.

Note: After the initial coolant flush and fill at 60,000 mi (96,000 km) or 2400 engine hours, flush and fill every 45,000 mi (72,000 km) or 1800 engine hours thereafter.

Operating in Sustained Ambient Temperatures Below -9.4°F (-23°C) or Above 100.3°F (38°C)
As required	Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the instru- ment cluster display, and perform the services listed in the scheduled maintenance chart.
Every 15,000 mi (24,000 km), six months or 600 engine hours	Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel filters.

Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions, Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads
Every 7,500 mi (12,000 km)	Rotate the tires1, inspect the tires for wear and measure tread depth.
	Inspect the brake system pads and rotors.
	Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the filter if necessary.

Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions, Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads
	Inspect the steering and suspension ball joints and tie rods. Lubricate any grease fittings.
Every 7,500 mi (12,000 km), six months or 300 engine hours	Change the engine oil and filter.2
	Inspect and lubricate the U-joints.
Every 15,000 mi (24,000 km), 6 months or 600 engine hours	Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel filters.
Every 30,000 mi (48,000 km)	Replace the air inlet foam filter.

1. Rotate the front wheels on vehicles with dual rear wheels when specified. Only rotate the rear wheels if you notice unusual wear.
2. Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes.

Off-road Operation
As required	Inspect functional holes in each leg of the twin exhaust tips and the holes under the shield just inboard of the right rear tire to make sure they are clean and clear of debris or foreign materials. Refer to the Vehicle Care chapter of your owner’s manual for more information.
	Inspect the steering and suspension ball joints and tie rods. Lubricate any grease fittings.
Every 7,500 mi (12,000 km), six months or 300 engine hours	Rotate the tires1, inspect the tires for wear and measure tread depth.
	Inspect the brake system pads and rotors.
	Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the filter if necessary.
Every 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or 300 engine hours	Change the engine oil and filter.2

Off-road Operation
Every 15,000 mi (24,000 km), six months or 600 engine hours	Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel filters.
Every 30,000 mi (48,000 km)	Replace the air inlet foam filter.

1. Rotate the front wheels on vehicles with dual rear wheels when specified. Only rotate the rear wheels if you notice unusual wear.
2. Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes.

Using Biodiesel, up to and Including 20% Biodiesel (B20)
As required	Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the instru- ment cluster display, and perform the services listed in the scheduled maintenance chart.
Every 15,000 mi (24,000 km), six months or 300 engine hours	Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel filters.

Using Fuel Other Than Ultra-low Sulfur Diesel Fuel – Vehicles Operated Where Ultra-low Sulfur Diesel Fuel is not Required or Available
Every 2,500 mi (4,000 km) or three months (if using high sulfur fuel with more than 500 ppm sulfur)	Change the engine oil and filter.
Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km) or six months (if using high sulfur fuel with fewer than 500 ppm sulfur)	Change the engine oil and filter.

Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule:

Rear Axle Maintenance
A rear axle fluid change or level check is not required unless you suspect a leak or the assembly has been submerged in water. During long periods of trailer towing with outside temperatures above 70°F (21°C), and at wide-open throttle for long periods above 45 mph (72 km/h), change the rear axle fluid every 24,000 mi (38,000 km) or three months, whichever comes first.

California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item does not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability before the completion of your vehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge you to have all recommended maintenance services performed at the specified intervals and to record all vehicle service.

Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
The normal oil change interval is 3,000 mi (5,000 km) for gasoline vehicles operating in the Middle East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or locations with similar climates using American Petroleum Institute (API) oils Certified for Gasoline Engines and displaying the API Certification Mark. If API Certified Oils are not available, then it is acceptable to use API SM or SN oils. If API oils are not available, then the oil change interval is 1,750 mi (3,000 km).

Engine Air Filter Replacement
The life of the engine air filter is dependent on exposure to dusty and dirty conditions. Vehicles operated in these conditions require frequent inspection and replacement of the engine air filter and cabin air filter.

Diesel Particulate Filter
Over time, a slight amount of ash builds up in the diesel particulate filter, which is not removed during the regeneration process. The filter may need to be replaced with a new or remanufactured part at approximately 250,000 mi (400,000 km). Actual mileage varies depending on engine and vehicle operating conditions. In this case, the engine control system setsa service light (wrench icon) to inform you to bring your vehicle to the dealer for service. If there are any issues with the oxidation catalyst or particulate filter system, a service light (wrench or engine icon) sets by the engine control system to inform you to bring your vehicle into a dealer for service.

FAQs

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