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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1997CROWN VICTORIA BASE, 4.6 WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)QUICK LOOKUPSFLUIDS
1997 Ford Crown Victoria Base, 4.6 W
Quick Lookups: Fluids
1997 Ford Crown Victoria Base, 4.6 WSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 7.50 OZS. | 0.22 L | PAG 46 | S | |||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 2.15 LBS. | 0.97 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 13.90 QTS. | 13.15 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON | 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 | Rear | 3.75 PTS. | 1.77 L | Premium Rear Axle Gear Lubricant XY-80W90-QL or KL or equivalent | For TRAC-LOK axle add 2 oz. (F3TZ-19B546-MA). | S | |
| Engine Coolant | 14.10 QTS. | 13.34 L | 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water | S | |||
| Engine Oil | w/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 | 20.00 GALS. | 75.7 L | S | ||||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | Automatic Transmission Fluid Type F | Fill to line on reservoir. | S | ||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | N/A | N/A | Ultra-Clear Windshield Washer Fluid | Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. | 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.