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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 2.8L Eng 7.90 QTS. 7.47 L Automatic Transmission Fluid Type H S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid Fill at master cylinder to 1/4" from top. S
Differential Gear Oil 2.8L Eng Front,Dana 28 1.00 QTS. 0.94 L FORD Hypoid Gear Oil S
Differential Gear Oil 6 3/4" Ring Gear 3.00 QTS. 2.83 L FORD Hypoid Gear Oil S
Differential Gear Oil 7 1/2" Ring Gear 5.00 QTS. 4.73 L FORD Hypoid Gear Oil S
Engine Coolant 2.8L Eng w/Air Cond 7.80 QTS. 7.38 L 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water Specification: ESE M97B44 A. S
Engine Coolant 2.8L Eng w/o Air Cond 7.20 QTS. 6.81 L 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water Specification: ESE M97B44 A. S
Engine Oil 2.8L Eng 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 2.8L Eng 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 108 IN. WB 15.20 GALS. 57.53 L S
Fuel Tank 114 IN. WB 17.00 GALS. 64.35 L S
Transfer Case Fluid 4WD 3.00 PTS. 1.41 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S