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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 8.80 OZS. 0.26 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant Turbocharger 2.95 LBS. 1.33 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Trans Mfr CD 6F35 9.00 QTS. 8.51 L MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV 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. Use of dual usage fluid in an automatic transmission requiring MERCON LV may cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage. S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A MOTORCRAFT High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir. S
Differential Gear Oil Rear 2.40 PTS. 1.13 L MOTORCRAFT SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant S
Engine Coolant 2.0L Eng 11.60 QTS. 10.97 L MOTORCRAFT Specialty Green Engine Coolant (dark green-colored) or MOTORCRAFT Specialty Orange Engine Coolant Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle. S
Engine Oil 2.0L Eng w/Filter 5.70 QTS. 5.39 L MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent S
Fuel Tank 18.60 GALS. 70.4 L S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S