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1988 Ford Escort EXP AutomaticSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Refrigerant 2.13 LBS. 0.96 KG R-12 S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 8.30 QTS. 7.85 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
Engine Oil 1.9L Eng 3.80 QTS. 3.59 L SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) S
Engine Oil 1.9L Eng w/o Filter 3.50 QTS. 3.31 L SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 32Deg.F), 10W-30, 10W-40 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) S
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