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Quick Lookups: Fluids

FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Refrigerant N/A N/A R-12 For further details see "Air conditioner specification label". S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 2.3L Eng 8.00 QTS. 7.57 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 7.5" Ring Gear Axle 3.20 PTS. 1.51 L FORD Hypoid Gear Oil S
Engine Coolant 2.3L Eng w/Air Cond 9.20 QTS. 8.7 L 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water Specification: ESE M97B44 A. S
Engine Coolant 2.3L Eng w/o Air Cond 8.60 QTS. 8.13 L 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water Specification: ESE M97B44 A. S
Engine Oil 5.00 QTS. 4.73 L SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) S
Fuel Tank Standard 16.00 GALS. 60.56 L S
Fuel Tank w/Extended Fuel Range 20.00 GALS. 75.7 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 2.80 PTS. 1.32 L Automatic Transmission Fluid Type F S
Power Steering Fluid 1.60 PTS. 0.75 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