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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1988ECONOLINE E150, VAN DISPLAY, 5.0 NREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISQUICK LOOKUPSFLUIDS
1988 Ford Econoline E150, Van Display, 5.0 N
Quick Lookups: Fluids
1988 Ford Econoline E150, Van Display, 5.0 NSECTION 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 | 5.0L Eng | 12.30 QTS. | 11.64 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 | 5.0L Eng | w/Air Cond | 18.50 QTS. | 17.5 L | 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water | Specification: ESE M97B44 A. | H |
| Engine Coolant | 5.0L Eng | w/o Air Cond | 17.50 QTS. | 16.56 L | 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water | Specification: ESE M97B44 A. | H |
| Engine Oil | Gas | w/Filter | 6.00 QTS. | 5.67 L | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Premium (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | S | |
| Engine Oil | Gas | w/o Filter | 5.00 QTS. | 4.73 L | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Premium (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 124 IN. WB | 16.00 GALS. | 60.56 L | S | |||
| Fuel Tank | 138 IN. WB | 22.00 GALS. | 83.27 L | S | |||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 3.40 QTS. | 3.21 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON | S | |||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II | 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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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.