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1997 Ford Econoline E350, Van Cargo, 7.3 F
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1997 Ford Econoline E350, Van Cargo, 7.3 FSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | w/o Rear AC | 9.00 OZS. | 0.26 L | PAG 46 | S | ||
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | w/Rear A/C | 13.00 OZS. | 0.38 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 | E350,7.3L Eng | Rear,Dana M60,9.75" Ring Gear | 6.30 PTS. | 2.98 L | SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Gear Oil | Fill to 1/4" to 3/4" (6 mm to 19 mm) below bottom of fill hole. For TRAC-LOK, add 6 oz. Motorcraft Friction Modifier for complete refill. | S |
| Differential Gear Oil | E350,7.3L Eng | Rear,Dana M70,10.5" Ring Gear | 6.60 PTS. | 3.12 L | SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Gear Oil | Fill to 1/4" to 3/4" (6 mm to 19 mm) below bottom of fill hole. For TRAC-LOK, add 6 oz. Motorcraft Friction Modifier for complete refill. | S |
| Differential Gear Oil | E350 | 6.60 PTS. | 3.12 L | SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Gear Oil | Fill to 1/4" to 3/4" (6 mm to 19 mm) below bottom of fill hole. For TRAC-LOK, add 6 oz. Motorcraft Friction Modifier for complete refill. | S | |
| Engine Coolant | 7.3L Eng | w/o Overflow bottle | 26.00 QTS. | 24.6 L | 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water | S | |
| Engine Coolant | 7.3L Eng | w/Overflow bottle | 31.00 QTS. | 29.33 L | 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water | S | |
| Engine Oil | Diesel | w/Filter | 15.00 QTS. | 14.19 L | SAE 15W-40 Super Duty (Normal Operation), SAE 30 Single Weight Super Duty (Severe Operation) | S | |
| Engine Oil | Diesel | w/o Filter | 13.00 QTS. | 12.3 L | SAE 15W-40 Super Duty (Normal Operation), SAE 30 Single Weight Super Duty (Severe Operation) | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 35.00 GALS. | 132.48 L | 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.