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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 0.88 LBS. 0.39 KG R-134a Due to late changes always refer to A/C specification label. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 2.5L Eng 10.20 QTS. 9.65 L Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid Fill to line on reservoir. S
Engine Coolant 2.5L Eng,Standard Trans 8.90 QTS. 8.42 L 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water S
Engine Oil 2.5L Eng w/Filter 6.50 QTS. 6.15 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 2.5L Eng w/o Filter 5.50 QTS. 5.2 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
Fuel Tank 14.50 GALS. 54.88 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 2.80 QTS. 2.64 L Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A FORD Premium Power Steering Fluid Fill to line on reservoir. S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A Ultra-Clear Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S