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1994 Ford Escort Base, StandardSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 8.00 OZS. 0.23 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.75 LBS. 0.79 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 8.20 PTS. 3.87 L Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON or DEXRON IIE S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid Fill to line on reservoir. S
Engine Coolant Standard Trans 5.30 QTS. 5.01 L 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water S
Engine Oil 1.9L Eng w/Filter 4.00 QTS. 3.78 L SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. S
Engine Oil 1.9L Eng w/o Filter 3.50 QTS. 3.31 L SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. S
Fuel Tank 1.9L Eng 11.90 GALS. 45.04 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 1.9L Eng 5.60 PTS. 2.64 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON IIE S
Power Steering Fluid 0.09 QTS. 0.08 L Automatic Transmission 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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