Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1989 Ford Aerostar Van Window, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | w/Auxiliary Unit | 4.25 LBS. | 1.92 KG | R-12 | Add 4 oz. if temperature is below zero. | S | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | w/o Auxiliary Unit | 3.50 LBS. | 1.58 KG | R-12 | Add 4 oz. if temperature is below zero. | S | |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 3.0L Eng | 9.50 QTS. | 8.99 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON | S | ||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 Brake Fluid | Fill at master cylinder to 1/4" from top. | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | 3.0L Eng | 2.50 PTS. | 1.18 L | Hypoid Gear Lubricant. Service refill capacities are determined by filling to bottom of drain hole. | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | 3.0L Eng | Rear,Ford Axle | 3.50 QTS. | 3.31 L | Hypoid Gear Lubricant. Add 4 oz. of Part No. C8AZ-198546-A friction modifier for complete refill of Ford Traction-Lok rear axles. | S | |
| Engine Coolant | 3.0L Eng | 11.80 QTS. | 11.16 L | 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water | Specification: ESE M97B44 A. | S | |
| Engine Oil | 3.0L Eng | 5.00 QTS. | 4.73 L | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 15W-40-Super Duty, SAE-30 (Motorcraft Oil Filter FL-400A) | S | ||
| Engine Oil | 3.0L Eng | w/o Filter | 4.00 QTS. | 3.78 L | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 15W-40-Super Duty, SAE-30 (Motorcraft Oil Filter FL-400A) | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 3.0L Eng | 17.00 GALS. | 64.35 L | S | |||
| Fuel Tank | 3.0L Eng | 190.3" Overall Vehicle Length | 21.00 GALS. | 79.49 L | S | ||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 3.0L Eng | 5.60 PTS. | 2.64 L | S | |||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | Motorcraft Type F Automatic Transmission and Power Steering Fluid | 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.
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