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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1996AEROSTAR VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 4.0 X, RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISQUICK LOOKUPSFLUIDS
1996 Ford Aerostar Van Passenger Extended, 4.0 X, RWD
Quick Lookups: Fluids
1996 Ford Aerostar Van Passenger Extended, 4.0 X, RWDSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | w/o Rear AC | 7.00 OZS. | 0.2 L | PAG 46 | S | ||
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | w/Rear A/C | 10.00 OZS. | 0.29 L | PAG 46 | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | w/Auxiliary Unit | 3.31 LBS. | 1.5 KG | R-134a | Due to late changes always refer to A/C specification label. | S | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | w/o Auxiliary Unit | 2.31 LBS. | 1.04 KG | R-134a | Due to late changes always refer to A/C specification label. | S | |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | RWD | 9.50 QTS. | 8.99 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON | S | ||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 Brake Fluid | Fill to line on reservoir. | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Front,Dana Model 28-2 | 2.20 PTS. | 1.04 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid Multipurpose MERCON | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear,7.5" Ring Gear | 3.50 PTS. | 1.65 L | SAE 80W-90 Thermally Stable Rear Axle Oil | Add 2 oz. of WSP-M2C196-A Friction Modifier (F3TZ-19B546-MA) for complete refill of FORD TRAC-LOK rear axles. | S | |
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear,8.8" Ring Gear | 5.00 PTS. | 2.36 L | SAE 80W-90 Thermally Stable Rear Axle Oil | Add 2 oz. of WSP-M2C196-A Friction Modifier (F3TZ-19B546-MA) for complete refill of FORD TRAC-LOK rear axles. | S | |
| Engine Oil | 4.0L Eng | w/Filter | 5.00 QTS. | 4.73 L | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F) | S | |
| Engine Oil | 4.0L Eng | w/o Filter | 4.00 QTS. | 3.78 L | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F) | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 21.00 GALS. | 79.49 L | S | ||||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 5.60 PTS. | 2.64 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON | S | |||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON V | S | |||
| Transfer Case Fluid | 4.50 PTS. | 2.12 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON | 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.