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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1996PICKUP F250, 2D PICKUP, 4.9 Y, STANDARD, M5OD-R2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)QUICK LOOKUPSFLUIDS
1996 Ford Pickup F250, 2D Pickup, 4.9 Y, Standard, M5OD-R2
Quick Lookups: Fluids
1996 Ford Pickup F250, 2D Pickup, 4.9 Y, Standard, M5OD-R2SECTION 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 | w/o Climate Control | 2.38 LBS. | 1.07 KG | R-134a | S | ||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | MOTORCRAFT High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid | Fill to line on reservoir. | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Dana 80,11.25" Ring Gear,Super Duty | 8.30 PTS. | 3.92 L | Rear Axle Gear Oil | Add 4 oz. of EST-M2C118-A Friction Modifier (C8AZ-19B546-A). | S | |
| Differential Gear Oil | F250,F350 | Ford Conventional and Traction-Lok Differential,Semi and Ful | 7.50 PTS. | 3.54 L | Rear Axle Gear Oil | Add 8 oz. of Additive Friction Modifier (C8AZ-19B546-A). | S |
| Engine Oil | 4.9L Eng | 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 |
| Engine Oil | 4.9L Eng | w/o Filter | 5.00 QTS. | 4.73 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 | F250,Pickup,RWD,133 IN. WB,Gas | Front | 19.00 GALS. | 71.92 L | S | ||
| Fuel Tank | F250,Pickup,RWD,133 IN. WB | Rear | 18.20 GALS. | 68.89 L | S | ||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | Automatic Transmission Fluid Type F | S | |||
| Transfer Case Fluid | F150,F250 | 2.00 QTS. | 1.89 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:
- 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.