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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1996MUSTANG COBRA, 2D CONVERTIBLE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)QUICK LOOKUPSFLUIDS
1996 Ford Mustang Cobra, 2D Convertible, Standard
Quick Lookups: Fluids
1996 Ford Mustang Cobra, 2D Convertible, 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 | 2.13 LBS. | 0.96 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 Brake Fluid | Fill to line on reservoir. | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | 7.5" Ring Gear Axle | 3.50 PTS. | 1.65 L | SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Gear Oil | For TRAC-LOK add 4 oz. of Additive Friction Modifier (C8AZ-19B546-A) or equivalent meeting FORD Specification: (EST-M2C118-A). | S | |
| Differential Gear Oil | 8.8" Ring Gear Axle | 3.75 PTS. | 1.77 L | SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Gear Oil | For TRAC-LOK add 4 oz. of Additive Friction Modifier (C8AZ-19B546-A) or equivalent meeting FORD Specification: (EST-M2C118-A). | S | |
| Engine Coolant | 4.6L Eng | 14.10 QTS. | 13.34 L | 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water | S | ||
| Engine Oil | 4.6L Eng | 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 | 15.40 GALS. | 58.29 L | S | ||||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | Trans Mfr CD T45 | 6.60 PTS. | 3.12 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON | S | ||
| Power Steering Fluid | 1.70 PTS. | 0.8 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON V | 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.