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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 Trans Mfr CD C5 11.00 QTS. 10.4 L Automatic Transmission Fluid Type H Use dipstick to determine exact fill requirements. 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 3.25 PTS. 1.53 L FORD Hypoid Gear Oil S
Engine Coolant 3.8L Eng w/Air Cond 10.80 QTS. 10.22 L 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water Specification: ESE M97B44 A. S
Engine Coolant 3.8L Eng w/o Air Cond 10.70 QTS. 10.12 L 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water Specification: ESE M97B44 A. S
Engine Oil 3.8L 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 3.8L 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 3.8L Eng 21.00 GALS. 79.49 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 4.00 PTS. 1.89 L FORD Manual Transmission Fluid Specification: ESP-M2C83-C. 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