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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Refrigerant 2.81 LBS. 1.27 KG R-12 S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid Fill to line on reservoir. S
Differential Gear Oil Dana 80,11.25" Ring Gear 8.30 PTS. 3.92 L Rear Axle Gear Oil Add 4 oz. of EST-M2C118-A Friction Modifier (C8AZ-19B546-A). S
Differential Gear Oil Ford Conventional and Traction-Lok Differential,Semi and Ful 7.50 PTS. 3.54 L Rear Axle Gear Oil Add 4 oz. of EST-M2C118-A Friction Modifier (C8AZ-19B546-A). S
Engine Coolant 5.8L Eng,Standard Trans Standard Cooling 15.70 QTS. 14.85 L 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water S
Engine Coolant 5.8L Eng w/Air Cond 16.40 QTS. 15.52 L 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water S
Engine Coolant 5.8L Eng w/Super Cooling or Super Cooling w/A/C 18.00 QTS. 17.03 L 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water S
Engine Oil 5.8L Eng w/Filter 6.00 QTS. 5.67 L SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. S
Engine Oil 5.8L Eng w/o Filter 5.00 QTS. 4.73 L SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. S
Manual Transmission Fluid Overdrive 3.40 QTS. 3.21 L Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A Automatic Transmission Fluid Type F S
Transfer Case Fluid 2.00 QTS. 1.89 L Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON Add an additional 4.1 qts. if a Transfer Case mounted PTO is used. S