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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil Gas 9.00 OZS. 0.26 L YN-12-C S
Air Cond Refrigerant 2.3L Eng 1.88 LBS. 0.85 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 2.3L Eng 9.90 QTS. 9.36 L MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON V DO NOT mix MERCON and MERCON V. Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick's normal operating range. S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A MOTORCRAFT High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Fill to line on reservoir. S
Differential Gear Oil Rear Axle Lubricant,Except FX4 5.30 PTS. 2.5 L SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Gear Oil TRAC-LOK Axles use 4.75-5.0 pts. of Rear Axle lubricant. Add 4 oz. of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting FORD Specification: (EST-M2C118-A). S
Differential Gear Oil Rear Axle Lubricant,FX4 Only 5.50 PTS. 2.6 L SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Gear Oil Add 4 oz. of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting FORD Specification: (EST-M2C118-A). S
Engine Coolant 2.3L Eng,Automatic Trans 10.20 QTS. 9.65 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 2.3L Eng w/Filter 4.00 QTS. 3.78 L SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. S
Fuel Tank Pickup,112 IN. WB 16.50 GALS. 62.45 L S
Fuel Tank Pickup,118 IN. WB 20.00 GALS. 75.7 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 2.80 QTS. 2.64 L MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON Service refill capacity is determined by filling the Transmission to the bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface. S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON V Fill to line on reservoir. S
Windshield Washer Fluid 2.75 QTS. 2.6 L MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S