118 STARTING AND OPERATING Do Not Operate The Engine With Failed Parts ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS— GASOLINE ENGINE All engine failures give some warning before the parts fail. Be on the alert for changes in performance, sounds, and visual evidence that the engine requires service. Some important clues are: The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire extension cord. A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. Engine misfiring or vibrating severely.
The engine block heater cord is routed behind the front bumper and accessible through the right hole of the air dam. Drive moderately during the first 300miles (500km). After the initial 60miles (100km), speeds up to 50 or 55mph (80 or 90km/h) are desirable. Sudden loss of power. Unusual engine noises. Fuel, oil or coolant leaks. The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine. Sudden change, outside the normal operating range, in the engine operating temperature. It includes a removable cap that is secured by a tethered strap. It also has a c-clip that is used for storage when not in use for the Winter months.
During Winter months, remove the heater cord wiring assembly from itself on the c-clip. While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be avoided. Excessive smoke. Oil pressure drop. D IESEL P ARTICULATE F ILTER (DPF) M ANUAL R EGENERATION — I F E QUIPPED The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades Ъ page399. NOTE:
The block heater will require 110 Volt AC and 6.5 Amps to activate the heater element. Block Heater Usage On equipped Chassis Cabs, a manual regeneration can be enable through the instrument cluster. The manual regeneration will allow the DPF to complete a regeneration, lowering the soot level without having to drive the vehicle. The vehicle must be in PARK to access this feature, and the fuel level must be over 12.5% full. A message displaying the time left on the regeneration will appear on the instrument cluster, and the instrument cluster will display the soot level Ъ page81. For ambient temperatures below 0°F (-18°C), engine block heater usage is recommended.
CAUTION! For ambient temperatures below –20°F (-29°C), engine block heater usage is required. Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result. NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in