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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
Automatic Transmission Fluid 4.0L Eng,Trans Mfr CD 5R55E 10.00 QTS. 9.46 L Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON V S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid Fill to line on reservoir. S
Differential Gear Oil Conventional Rear Axle 5.80 PTS. 2.74 L SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Gear Oil S
Differential Gear Oil Rear 5.80 PTS. 2.74 L SAE 75W-140 High Performance Synthetic 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 OHV 12.00 QTS. 11.35 L FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid or FORD Extended Life Engine Coolant If the vehicle's coolant is (green color) use: FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid. If it is (orange color) use: FORD Extended Life Engine Coolant. S
Engine Coolant 4.0L Eng SOHC 14.00 QTS. 13.24 L FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid or FORD Extended Life Engine Coolant If the vehicle's coolant is (green color) use: FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid. If it is (orange color) use: FORD Extended Life Engine Coolant. S
Engine Oil 4.0L Eng w/Filter 5.00 QTS. 4.73 L SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Egine Oil Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. S
Fuel Tank 4 Door 20.80 GALS. 78.73 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 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
Windshield Washer Fluid 2.70 QTS. 2.55 L Ultra-Clear Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S