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1994 Ford Tempo LX, 3.0 U, StandardSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 7.00 OZS. 0.2 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 2.25 LBS. 1.02 KG R-134a Early production may have R-12 refrigerant. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 8.60 QTS. 8.13 L Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid Fill to line on reservoir. S
Engine Coolant 3.0L Eng 11.80 QTS. 11.16 L 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water Add .5 qt. to Coolant Recovery Reservoir. S
Engine Oil 3.0L Eng 4.50 QTS. 4.25 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 15.90 GALS. 60.18 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 6.30 PTS. 2.98 L Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON S
Power Steering Fluid 1.80 PTS. 0.85 L Automatic Transmission Fluid Type F S
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