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Driving Your vehicle is also equipped with a bypass relief valve, located on the fuel control module, which provides fuel flow to the engine if the fuel pickup should become plugged by ice or wax. To allow this bypass valve to function and avoid engine fuel starvation, it is recommended that, during cold weather operation 32°F (0°C) or below, the fuel level in your tank should not be allowed to drop below 1⁄4 full. This will help prevent air from entering the fuel system and stalling the engine. In cold weather below 32°F (0°C) your diesel engine will slowly increase to a higher idle speed if left idling in P (Park). As the engine warms-up, the engine sound level will decrease due to the activation of PCM-controlled sound reduction features. If your vehicle is operated in a heavy snow storm or blowing snow conditions, the engine air induction may become partially clogged with snow and/or ice. If this occurs, the engine may experience a significant reduction in power output. At the earliest opportunity, clear all the snow and/or ice away from the air induction inlet. In order to operate the engine in temperatures of 32°F (0°C) or lower, read the following instructions: • Make sure that the batteries are of sufficient size and are fully charged. Check other electrical components to make sure they are in optimum condition. • Use Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant solution at the concentration recommended to protect the engine against damage from freezing. • Try to keep the fuel tank full as much as possible at the end operation to prevent condensation in the fuel system. • Make sure you use proper cold weather engine oil and that it is at its proper level. • At temperatures of -4°F (-20°C) or below, it is recommended that you use an engine block heater to improve cold engine starting. • If operating in arctic temperatures of -20°F (-29°C) or lower, consult your truck dealer for information about special cold weather equipment and precautions. Note: Idling in cold weather will not heat the engine to its normal operating temperature. Long periods of idling in cold weather can cause a buildup of heavy deposits of carbon and rust on valve stems causing them to stick, which in turn, can cause valve train damage. 13 2007 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus)

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Your vehicle is also equipped with a bypass relief valve, located on the
fuel control module, which provides fuel flow to the engine if the fuel
pickup should become plugged by ice or wax. To allow this bypass valve
to function and avoid engine fuel starvation, it is recommended that,
during cold weather operation 32°F (0°C) or below, the fuel level in your
tank should not be allowed to drop below
1
±
4
full. This will help prevent
air from entering the fuel system and stalling the engine.
In cold weather below 32°F (0°C) your diesel engine will slowly increase
to a higher idle speed if left idling in P (Park). As the engine warms-up,
the engine sound level will decrease due to the activation of
PCM-controlled sound reduction features.
If your vehicle is operated in a heavy snow storm or blowing snow
conditions, the engine air induction may become partially clogged with
snow and/or ice. If this occurs, the engine may experience a significant
reduction in power output. At the earliest opportunity, clear all the snow
and/or ice away from the air induction inlet.
In order to operate the engine in temperatures of 32°F (0°C) or lower,
read the following instructions:
•
Make sure that the batteries are of sufficient size and are fully
charged. Check other electrical components to make sure they are in
optimum condition.
•
Use Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant solution at the
concentration recommended to protect the engine against damage
from freezing.
•
Try to keep the fuel tank full as much as possible at the end operation
to prevent condensation in the fuel system.
•
Make sure you use proper cold weather engine oil and that it is at its
proper level.
•
At temperatures of -4°F (-20°C) or below, it is recommended that you
use an engine block heater to improve cold engine starting.
•
If operating in arctic temperatures of -20°F (-29°C) or lower, consult
your truck dealer for information about special cold weather
equipment and precautions.
Note:
Idling in cold weather will not heat the engine to its normal
operating temperature. Long periods of idling in cold weather can cause
a buildup of heavy deposits of carbon and rust on valve stems causing
them to stick, which in turn, can cause valve train damage.
2007 Econoline
(eco)
Supplement
USA
(fus)
Driving
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