6.0L Power Stroke Maintenance Schedule
Service Procedure |
Recommended Service Interval(s) |
Replace engine oil & oil filter |
7,500 miles/6 months under normal operating conditions |
Replace fuel filter |
15,000 miles |
Replace engine air filter |
Monitor air filter minder (mounted to air filter housing), replace as necessary |
Flush engine cooling system |
100,000 miles/5 years initial service |
Replace automatic transmission fluid & filter |
30,000 miles |
Replace manual transmission fluid |
60,000 miles |
Replace transfer case fluid |
150,000 miles under normal operating conditions |
Replace front differential fluid (4x4) |
100,000 miles under normal operating conditions |
Replace rear differential fluid |
100,000 miles under normal operating conditions |
6.0L Power Stroke Service Part Numbers
Part numbers listed below are for Super Duty trucks; some parts may vary for E-Series and Excursion applications |
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Engine air filter |
Motorcraft FA-1778 (Ford 4C3Z-9601-AA) |
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Engine oil filter |
Motorcraft FL-2016 (Ford 3C3Z-6731-AA) |
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Oil filter housing cap/lid |
Motorcraft EC-781 (Ford 3C3Z-6766-CA) |
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Engine oil fill cap |
Motorcraft EC-743 (Ford F3AZ-6766-B) |
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Oil pan drain plug |
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Fuel filter set |
Motorcraft FD-4616 (Ford 3C3Z-9N184-CA, includes engine & chassis filters, o-rings) |
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Fuel filter housing cap/lid |
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EGR valve o-ring set |
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Serpentine belt |
Motorcraft JK81267A (Ford 3C3Z-8620-DB, single alternator) |
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Glow plug[1] |
2003 - early 2004 |
Motorcraft ZD-12 (Ford 3C3Z-12A342-AA), see warning[1] |
2004 - 2007 |
Motorcraft ZD-13 (Ford 4C3Z-12A342-AA, set of 8) |
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Thermostat |
Motorcraft RT-1169 (Ford 3C3Z-8575-AA) |
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Thermostat housing gasket |
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Radiator overflow/degas cap |
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Upper radiator hose |
Motorcraft KM4783 (Ford 3C3Z-8260-AG) |
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Lower radiator hose |
Motorcraft LM4784 (Ford 3C3Z-8286-AJ) |
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Camshaft position sensor (CPS) |
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Crankshaft position sensor (CKP) |
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Exhaust backpressure sensor (EBP) |
2003 - 2004[2] |
Motorcraft DPFE-3 (Ford 4C3Z-9J460-A) |
2005 - 2007 |
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Injector control pressure sensor (ICP) |
2003 - early 2004[3] |
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2004 - 2007 |
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ICP sensor pigtail |
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Injection pressure regulator (IPR) |
2003 - early 2004 |
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2004 - 2007 |
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Automatic transmission filter |
Primary filter |
Motorcraft FT-144 (Ford 3C3Z-7A098-AA) |
Auxiliary filter |
Motorcraft FT-145 (Ford 3C3Z-7B155-BA) |
6.0L Power Stroke Fluid Specs & Capacities
Oil & Fluid Specs |
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Engine oil |
15W-40 |
Acceptable viscosity in ambient temps > 10° F |
10W-30 |
Acceptable viscosity in ambient temps -10 to 90° F |
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5W-30 |
Acceptable viscosity in ambient temps < 30° F |
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0W-30 |
Acceptable viscosity in ambient temps < 0° F |
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Engine coolant |
Motorcraft VC-7-B(Motorcraft Gold engine coolant) |
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Automatic transmission fluid |
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Manual transmission fluid |
Motorcraft MERCON V full synthetic ATF |
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Transfer case fluid |
Motorcraft XL-12 transfer case fluid |
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Front differential fluid |
Dana 60 |
SAE 80W-90 gear oil, SAE 90W hypoid gear oil (variable specification) |
Rear differential fluid[4] |
Sterling 10.50" |
SAE 75W-140 full synthetic gear oil |
Dana 80 |
SAE 75W-90 full synthetic gear oil |
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Dana S135 |
SAE 80W-90 gear oil |
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Dana S110/S130 |
SAE 75W-140 full synthetic gear oil |
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Oil & Fluid CapacitiesFluid capacities are nominal - always fill to proper level on dipstick or to fill plug level as applicable |
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Engine oil capacity |
15 quarts w/ oil filter |
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Cooling system capacity |
27.5 quarts, 26 liters, 6.875 gallons |
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Automatic transmission fluid capacity |
17.5 quarts, 35 pints, 16.6 liters |
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Manual transmission fluid capacity |
5.8 quarts, 11.6 pints, 5.5 liters |
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Transfer case fluid capacity |
2.0 quarts, 4 pints, 1.9 liters |
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Front differential oil capacity |
Dana 60 |
5.8 pints, 2.7 liters, 3 quarts |
Rear differential fluid capacity[5] |
Sterling 10.50" |
3.45 quarts, 6.9 pints, 3.3 liters |
Dana 80 |
4.25 quarts, 8.5 pints, 4.0 liters |
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Dana S135 |
12.25 quarts, 24.5 pints, 11.6 liters |
[1] The piston of the 6.0L Power Stroke was redesigned for the 2004 model year and required a shorter glow plug. Early glow plugs CANNOT be used in later engines as they will contact the piston and cause catastrophic engine damage. September 29th, 2003 is the engine build date cutoff; early 2004 model year trucks received 2003 model year engines.
[2] 2003 and early 2004 model year trucks feature an engine calibration that uses an inferred exhaust backpressure reading. Therefore, the sensor is not used by the PCM and should not require replacement.
[3] The ICP sensor on 2003 and early 2004 model year trucks is located behind the turbocharger, next to the IPR valve. This ICP sensor is a separate part number than the later valve cover positioned sensor.
[4] Limited slip differentials may require a supplemental additive/friction modifier - use Motorcraft XL-3.
[5] Sterling 10.50" rear differential standard on all F-250, F-350 SRW pickups. Dana 80 rear differential standard on F-350 DRW and F-450. Dana S135 standard on all F-550 chassis cab (incomplete) trucks.