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A/C System Specifications

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A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compressor Type
Continental Ford FS-10 10-Cyl.
Sable & Taurus
3.0L (Except SHO) & 3.8L Ford FS-10 10-Cyl.
3.0L SHO & 3.2L SHO Nippondenso 10P15F 10-Cyl.
Compressor Belt Tension
Continental (1)
Sable & Taurus
3.0L (Except SHO), 3.2L SHO & 3.8L (1)
3.0L SHO
New 220-265 lbs. (100-120 kg)
Used 148-192 lbs. (67-87 kg)
System Oil Capacity(2)
Continental 7 ozs.
Sable & Taurus
3.0L (Except SHO) & 3.8L 7 ozs.
3.0L SHO & 3.2L SHO 8 ozs.
Refrigerant Capacity(3)
Continental 39-41 ozs.
Sable & Taurus 31-33 ozs.
System Operating Pressures(4)
High Side 178-235 psi (12.5-16.5 kg/cm2 )
Low Side 24-46 psi (1.7-3.2 kg/cm2 )
(1) Tension is automatically adjusted. Wear indicator should be between MIN and MAX marks on automatic tensioner.

(2) Systems with R-134a use Polyalkalene Glycol (PAG) Wax-Free Oil (Ford Specification WSH-M1C231-B).

(3) Some models with 3.0L engine may use R-134a refrigerant.

(4) Measured at 68°F (20°C) outside temperature.