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Driving The following cold weather idling guidelines must be followed: • Avoid idling the engine for more than 10 minutes at a time. • Use Motor Craft Cetane Index improvers of a non-alcohol based from a reputable manufacturer. • Maintain the engine cooling system properly. • Do not shut the engine down after an extensive idling period (10 minutes or more). Drive the vehicle for several miles with the engine at normal operating temperatures under a moderate load to burn off any accumulated carbon and varnish. • Consider using an engine block heater. • For extended idle times use an approved idle speed increase device. Winter operating tips for Arctic operation -20°F (-29°C) and below The following information is provided as a guideline only, and is not intended to be the only source of possible solutions in resolving extreme cold temperature issues. Starting Aids: The use of the factory engine block heater (refer to Using the engine block heater (if equipped) in the Driving chapter of the Owner's Guide) and oil pan heaters (aftermarket) will assist in engine starting, in extreme cold ambient temperatures. Do not use starting fluid, such as ether, in the air intake system (see air cleaner decal). Such fluid could cause immediate explosive damage to the engine and possible personal injury. Idle control: For periods of extended idle, the throttle should be set at an rpm, which is sufficient to keep the engine at normal operating temperatures. This action can reduce the amount of engine damaging deposits. • The 6.0L diesel engine contains a unique ЉCold Weather - Idle up featureЉ calibration strategy within the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Under the appropriate conditions, the strategy will automatically elevate the engine idle speed after 130 seconds of idling in cold ambient temperatures. For this feature to be activated the truck must be in P (Park) (for automatic transmission), in neutral (for manual transmission) with the park brake applied and engine oil temperature below 158°F (70°C). This strategy raises the rpm to a 14 2007 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus)

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The following cold weather idling guidelines must be followed:
•
Avoid idling the engine for more than 10 minutes at a time.
•
Use Motor Craft Cetane Index improvers of a non-alcohol based from a
reputable manufacturer.
•
Maintain the engine cooling system properly.
•
Do not shut the engine down after an extensive idling period (10
minutes or more). Drive the vehicle for several miles with the engine
at normal operating temperatures under a moderate load to burn off
any accumulated carbon and varnish.
•
Consider using an engine block heater.
•
For extended idle times use an approved idle speed increase device.
Winter operating tips for Arctic operation -20°F (-29°C) and below
The following information is provided as a guideline only, and is not
intended to be the only source of possible solutions in resolving extreme
cold temperature issues.
Starting Aids:
The use of the factory engine block heater (refer to
Using the engine
block heater (if equipped)
in the
Driving
chapter of the
Owner’s
Guide
) and oil pan heaters (aftermarket) will assist in engine starting, in
extreme cold ambient temperatures.
Do not use starting fluid, such as ether, in the air intake system
(see air cleaner decal). Such fluid could cause immediate
explosive damage to the engine and possible personal injury.
Idle control:
For periods of extended idle, the throttle should be set at an rpm, which
is sufficient to keep the engine at normal operating temperatures. This
action can reduce the amount of engine damaging deposits.
•
The 6.0L diesel engine contains a unique
°
Cold Weather – Idle up
feature
°
calibration strategy within the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM). Under the appropriate conditions, the strategy will
automatically elevate the engine idle speed after 130 seconds of idling
in cold ambient temperatures. For this feature to be activated the
truck must be in P (Park) (for automatic transmission), in neutral (for
manual transmission) with the park brake applied and engine oil
temperature below 158°F (70°C). This strategy raises the rpm to a
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(eco)
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