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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil w/o Rear AC 9.00 OZS. 0.26 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Compressor Oil w/Rear A/C 16.00 OZS. 0.47 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant w/Auxiliary Air Cond 2.95 LBS. 1.33 KG R-134a S
Air Cond Refrigerant w/o Auxiliary Air Cond 1.95 LBS. 0.88 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Trans Mfr CD 6R60 11.20 QTS. 10.59 L MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON SP DO NOT mix MERCON, MERCON V or MERCON SP. Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick's normal operating range. S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A MOTORCRAFT High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Fill to line on reservoir. S
Differential Gear Oil Rear 1.75 QTS. 1.65 L SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Gear Oil S
Engine Coolant 4.6L Eng w/Auxiliary Heater 15.70 QTS. 14.85 L FORD Premium Gold Engine Coolant Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle. S
Engine Coolant 4.6L Eng w/o Auxiliary Heater 13.90 QTS. 13.15 L FORD Premium Gold Engine Coolant Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle. S
Engine Oil 4.6L Eng w/Filter 6.00 QTS. 5.67 L SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. S
Fuel Tank 22.50 GALS. 85.17 L S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON V Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir. S
Transfer Case Fluid 1.50 QTS. 1.41 L MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON S
Windshield Washer Fluid 4.20 QTS. 3.97 L MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S