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Tune-Up - 4-CYL: Specifications: Capacities

COOLING SYSTEM CAPACITIES

Application Quantity
1.6L
Standard 6.7 qts. (6.3L)
With A/C 8.1 qts. (7.7L)
2.3L
Standard 8.6 qts. (8.1L)
With A/C 9.4 qts. (8.9L)
ENGINE OIL & FUEL CAPACITIES

Application Quantity
Crankcase (Includes Filter)
1.6L 4 qts. (3.8L)
2.3L 4.5 qts. (4.3L)
Fuel Tank
1.6L
Standard 13 gals. (49L)
With Fuel Economy Package 10 gals. (38L)
2.3L
Capri & Mustang 15 gals. (57L)
Fairmont & Zephyr
Standard 16 gals. (61L)
Optional 20 gals. (76L)
LTD & Marquis 18 gals. (68L)
TRANSMISSION & DIFFERENTIAL CAPACITIES

Application Quantity
A/T
ATX (Dexron II) 8.3 qts. (7.9L)
C3 (Dexron II) 8 qts. (7.6L)
C5 (Motorcraft Type H)
Capri & Mustang 11 qts. (10.4L)
Fairmont & Zephyr
With Converter Clutch 11 qts. (10.4L)
Without Converter Clutch 7.5 qts. (7.1L)
LTD & Marquis
Federal 10.3 qts. (9.7L)
Calif. 7.5 qts. (7.1L)
M/T
1.6L
MTX (Dexron II)
4-Speed 5 pts. (2.4L)
5-Speed Overdrive 6 pts. (2.8L)
2.3L
4-Speed 3 pts. (1.4L)
4-Speed Overdrive 4.5 pts. (2.1L)
5-Speed Overdrive 4 pts. (1.9L)
Rear Axle (Hypoid Gear Lube)
7.5" Axle (1) 3.5 pts. (1.7L)
(1) Add 4 ounces (.1L) on models with Traction-Lok differentials.