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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil w/o Rear AC 9.00 OZS. 0.26 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Compressor Oil w/Rear A/C 16.00 OZS. 0.47 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant w/Auxiliary Air Cond 2.75 LBS. 1.24 KG R-134a S
Air Cond Refrigerant w/o Auxiliary Air Cond 1.69 LBS. 0.76 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Trans Mfr CD 6R80 12.10 QTS. 11.45 L Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV 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. Use of dual usage fluid in an automatic transmission requiring MERCON LV may cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage. 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 4WD Front 1.35 QTS. 1.27 L SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Gear Oil S
Differential Gear Oil Rear 1.75 QTS. 1.65 L SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Gear Oil S
Engine Coolant 4.6L Eng w/Auxiliary Climate Control 15.70 QTS. 14.85 L FORD Premium Gold Engine Coolant w/bittering agent Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle. S
Engine Coolant 4.6L Eng w/o Auxiliary Climate Control 13.90 QTS. 13.15 L FORD Premium Gold Engine Coolant w/bittering agent Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle. S
Engine Oil 4.6L Eng w/Filter 6.00 QTS. 5.67 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
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON V Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir. S
Transfer Case Fluid 4WD 1.50 QTS. 1.41 L MOTORCRAFT Transfer Case Fluid S
Windshield Washer Fluid 4.20 QTS. 3.97 L MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S