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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 9.00 OZS. 0.26 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.88 LBS. 0.85 KG R-134a S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid Fill to line on reservoir. S
Differential Gear Oil Rear 5.50 PTS. 2.6 L SAE 75W-140 High Performance Synthetic Rear Axle Gear Oil Vehicles equipped with 4.0L engines may have Limited-Slip Differential. If equipped with a Limited-Slip Differential, add 4 oz. of additive friction modifier C8AZ-19B546-A, FORD Specification EST-M2C118-A, for complete refill of 8.8" and 9.75" rear axles. Vehicles equipped with 4.0L engines and 3.73:1 or 4.10:1 rear axle ratios or with 5.0l engines require synthetic rear axle lubricant. S
Engine Coolant 4.0L Eng 7.80 QTS. 7.38 L 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water DO NOT use FORD Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange color). S
Engine Oil 4.0L Eng w/Filter 5.00 QTS. 4.73 L SAE 5W-30 Super Premium (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F) Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. S
Engine Oil 4.0L Eng w/o Filter 4.00 QTS. 3.78 L SAE 5W-30 Super Premium (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F) Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. S
Fuel Tank 2 Door 17.30 GALS. 65.48 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 5 Spd Trans 5.60 PTS. 2.64 L Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON V Fill to line on reservoir. S
Transfer Case Fluid AWD 1.30 QTS. 1.23 L Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON S
Windshield Washer Fluid Front 2.80 QTS. 2.64 L Ultra-Clear Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S
Windshield Washer Fluid Rear 3.30 QTS. 3.12 L Ultra-Clear Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S