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Quick Lookups: Fluids

FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Refrigerant 3.25 LBS. 1.47 KG R-12 For further details see "Air conditioner specification label". S
Automatic Transmission Fluid w/Overdrive 12.30 QTS. 11.64 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid Fill at master cylinder to 1/4" from top. S
Differential Gear Oil Rear,8.8" axle 3.75 QTS. 3.54 L FORD Hypoid Gear Oil S
Engine Coolant 14.10 QTS. 13.34 L 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water Specification: ESE M97B44 A. S
Engine Oil w/Filter 5.00 QTS. 4.73 L SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) S
Engine Oil w/o Filter 4.00 QTS. 3.78 L SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) S
Fuel Tank w/E.F.I. 18.00 GALS. 68.13 L S
Fuel Tank w/o E.F.I. 20.00 GALS. 75.7 L S
Power Steering Fluid w/Cooler 4.00 PTS. 1.89 L Automatic Transmission Fluid Type F Approximate dry capacity, includes cooler line. Fluid level indicator should be used to determine actual fluid requirements and fluid specifications. Check level at normal operating temperature. DO NOT overfill. S
Power Steering Fluid w/o Cooler 3.50 PTS. 1.65 L Automatic Transmission Fluid Type F Approximate dry capacity, includes cooler line. Fluid level indicator should be used to determine actual fluid requirements and fluid specifications. Check level at normal operating temperature. DO NOT overfill. S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S