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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 7.00 OZS. 0.2 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.75 LBS. 0.79 KG R-134a Due to late changes always refer to A/C specification label. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid RWD,Trans Mfr CD 4R55E 9.50 QTS. 8.99 L Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid Fill to line on reservoir. S
Differential Gear Oil Front 3.50 PTS. 1.65 L 4WD Gear Oil S
Differential Gear Oil Rear 5.50 PTS. 2.6 L Premium Rear Axle Gear Oil Add 4 oz. of (WSP-M2C196-A) Friction Modifier. S
Engine Coolant 4.0L Eng w/Air Cond 8.60 QTS. 8.13 L 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water DO NOT use FORD Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange color). S
Engine Coolant 4.0L Eng w/o Air Cond 7.80 QTS. 7.38 L 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water DO NOT use FORD Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange color). S
Engine Oil 4.0L Eng w/Filter 5.00 QTS. 4.73 L SAE 5W-30 Super Premium (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F) Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. S
Engine Oil 4.0L Eng w/o Filter 4.00 QTS. 3.78 L SAE 5W-30 Super Premium (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F) Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. S
Fuel Tank 2 Door 17.50 GALS. 66.24 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 5.60 PTS. 2.64 L Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON V Fill to line on reservoir. S
Windshield Washer Fluid Front 2.80 QTS. 2.64 L Ultra-Clear Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S
Windshield Washer Fluid Rear 3.30 QTS. 3.12 L Ultra-Clear Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S