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1988 Ford Bronco 4.9 Y, Standard, M5OD-R2
Quick Lookups: Fluids
1988 Ford Bronco 4.9 Y, Standard, M5OD-R2SECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 3.00 LBS. | 1.36 KG | R-12 | Add 4 oz. if temperature is below zero. Due to late changes always refer to A/C specification label. | S | ||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 Brake Fluid | Fill at master cylinder to 1/4" from top. | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Front Axle | 3.80 PTS. | 1.79 L | FORD Hypoid Gear Oil | Add 2 oz. of EST-M2C118-A Frintion Modifier (C8AZ-19B546-A). | S | |
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear Axle,8.8" Ring Gear | 5.50 PTS. | 2.6 L | FORD Hypoid Gear Oil | Add 4 oz. of EST-M2C118-A Friction Modifier (C8AZ-19B546-A). | S | |
| Engine Coolant | 4.9L Eng,Standard Trans | w/Air Cond or Super Cooling | 14.00 QTS. | 13.24 L | 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water | Specification: ESE M97B44 A. | S |
| Engine Coolant | 4.9L Eng | Standard Cooling | 13.00 QTS. | 12.3 L | 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water | Specification: ESE M97B44 A. | S |
| Engine Coolant | 4.9L Eng | w/Super Cooling or Super Cooling w/A/C | 15.00 QTS. | 14.19 L | 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water | Specification: ESE M97B44 A. | S |
| Engine Oil | w/Filter | 6.00 QTS. | 5.67 L | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 Premium Engine Oil (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | S | ||
| Engine Oil | w/o Filter | 5.00 QTS. | 4.73 L | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 Premium Engine Oil (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | S | ||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | Trans Mfr Mazda | 3.80 QTS. | 3.59 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON | S | ||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II | S | |||
| Transfer Case Fluid | T/Case Mfr CD 1345 | 3.25 QTS. | 3.07 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II | S | ||
| Transfer Case Fluid | T/Case Mfr CD 1356 | 2.00 QTS. | 1.89 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON | S | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.