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1996 Ford Econoline E150, 5.0 N, E4OD
Quick Lookups: Fluids
1996 Ford Econoline E150, 5.0 N, E4ODSECTION 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 Air Cond | 4.00 LBS. | 1.81 KG | R-134a | Add 4 oz. if temperature is below zero. Due to late changes always refer to A/C specification label. | S | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | w/o Auxiliary Air Cond | 3.38 LBS. | 1.53 KG | R-134a | Add 4 oz. if temperature is below zero. Due to late changes always refer to A/C specification label. | S | |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Trans Mfr CD E4OD | 15.70 QTS. | 14.85 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 | E150,5.0L Eng | Rear | 5.50 PTS. | 2.6 L | Rear Axle Gear Oil | Specification: ESP M2C154 A. Add 4 oz. of EST-M2C118-A Friction Modifier. | S |
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear,10.5" Ring Axle,M70-1HD | 7.40 PTS. | 3.5 L | Rear Axle Gear Oil | Specification: ESW M2C105 A. Add 8 oz. of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A, FORD Specification: (EST-M2C118-A), for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles. | S | |
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear,10.5" Ring Axle,M70-2U | 6.60 PTS. | 3.12 L | Rear Axle Gear Oil | Specification: ESW M2C105 A. Add 8 oz. of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A, FORD Specification: (EST-M2C118-A), for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles. | S | |
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear,9.75" Ring axle,M60-UI | 6.30 PTS. | 2.98 L | Rear Axle Gear Oil | Specification: ESW M2C105 A. Add 8 oz. of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A, FORD Specification: (EST-M2C118-A), for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles. | S | |
| Engine Coolant | 5.0L Eng | Standard Cooling | 17.50 QTS. | 16.56 L | 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water | S | |
| Engine Coolant | 5.0L Eng | w/Air Cond or Super Cooling | 18.50 QTS. | 17.5 L | 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water | S | |
| Engine Coolant | 5.0L Eng | w/Auxiliary Heater | 19.30 QTS. | 18.26 L | 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water | S | |
| Engine Coolant | 5.0L Eng | w/Heater | 18.50 QTS. | 17.5 L | 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water | S | |
| Engine Oil | Gas | 5.00 QTS. | 4.73 L | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Add .5 qt if equipped with oil cooler. | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. | S | |
| Engine Oil | Gas | w/Filter | 6.00 QTS. | 5.67 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 | 35.00 GALS. | 132.48 L | S | ||||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | FORD Premium Power Steering Fluid or equivalent | 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:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.