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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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