2011 Ford Escape Hybrid, AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Quick Lookups: Fluids

FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil Gas/Electric 4.40 OZS. 0.13 L YN-32 S
Air Cond Refrigerant Hybrid 2.00 LBS. 0.9 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Hybrid 5.30 QTS. 5.01 L MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick's normal operating range. Using any transmission fluid other than those that meet the recommended specification may cause internal transmission damage. Do not use Motorcraft MERCON CVT (blue) ATF. This vehicle uses only Motorcraft MERCON LV ATF. 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 Hybrid,AWD Rear 2.96 PTS. 1.4 L SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Gear Oil Fill 1/4" to 9/16" (6 mm to 14 mm) below bottom of fill hole. 4WD/AWD vehicles exposed for prolonged periods to temperatures less than -40Deg.F (-40Deg.C) should change out the rear axle fluid to SAE 75W-140 axle lubricant. S
Engine Coolant 2.5L Eng 7.40 QTS. 7 L MOTORCRAFT Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle. S
Engine Coolant Hybrid Motor Electronics Coolant 3.70 QTS. 3.5 L FORD Premium Gold Engine Coolant w/bittering agent Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle. S
Engine Oil 2.5L Eng w/Filter 5.30 QTS. 5.01 L SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. S
Fuel Tank Gas/Electric 15.00 GALS. 56.78 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 2.40 QTS. 2.27 L SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil Service refill capacity is determined by filling the Transmission to the bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface. S
Transfer Case Fluid AWD Power Transfer Unit 0.35 QTS. 0.33 L SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Axle Gear Oil The Power Transfer Unit is lubricated for life with synthetic lube. Lubricant levels are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required. Replace Power Transfer Unit lubricant with specified synthetic lubricant anytime the unit is submerged in water. S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S
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