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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 Level II 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 Level II 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,Standard Trans 10.50 QTS. 9.93 L FORD Premium Gold Engine Coolant Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle. S
Engine Oil 2.3L Eng w/Filter 4.00 QTS. 3.78 L SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. S
Fuel Tank Pickup,6 FT. Bed Len 17.00 GALS. 64.35 L S
Fuel Tank Pickup,7 FT. Bed Len 20.30 GALS. 76.84 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 2.80 QTS. 2.64 L MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON DO NOT mix MERCON and MERCON V. 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 2.3L Eng N/A N/A MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON V Fill to "max" line on the 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