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1987 Ford Econoline E350, Van Window, 7.5 LSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Refrigerant Front & Rear 4.25 LBS. 1.92 KG R-12 Add 4 oz. if temperature is below zero. S
Air Cond Refrigerant Front 3.50 LBS. 1.58 KG R-12 Add 4 oz. if temperature is below zero. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid E350 11.90 QTS. 11.26 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid Fill at master cylinder to 1/4" from top. S
Differential Gear Oil w/Casting Mounted Fill Plug 5.50 PTS. 2.6 L Multi-Purpose Long Life Gear Oil S
Differential Gear Oil w/Rear Cover Mounted Fill Plug 6.50 PTS. 3.07 L Multi-Purpose Long Life Gear Oil S
Engine Coolant 7.5L Eng 28.00 QTS. 26.49 L 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water Specification: ESE M97B44 A. H
Engine Oil 7.5L Eng w/Oil Cooler 5.50 QTS. 5.2 L SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) S
Engine Oil Gas w/Filter 6.00 QTS. 5.67 L SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) S
Engine Oil Gas w/o Filter 5.00 QTS. 4.73 L SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) S
Fuel Tank 138 IN. WB 22.10 GALS. 83.65 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 3 Spd Trans 1.70 QTS. 1.6 L FORD Manual Transmission Fluid Specification: ESP-M2C83-C. S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A MOTORCRAFT ATF and Power Steering Fluid Type F S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A Ultra-Clear Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S
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