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1986 Mercury Capri GS, 2.3 A, StandardSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Refrigerant N/A N/A R-12 For further details see "Air conditioner specification label". S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 2.3L Eng 8.00 QTS. 7.57 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid Fill to line on reservoir. S
Differential Gear Oil 7.5" Ring Gear Axle 3.50 PTS. 1.65 L FORD Hypoid Gear Oil S
Engine Coolant 2.3L Eng w/Heater 9.90 QTS. 9.36 L 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water Specification: ESE M97B44 A. S
Engine Oil w/Filter 5.00 QTS. 4.73 L SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) S
Fuel Tank 15.40 GALS. 58.29 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 2.3L Eng 2.80 PTS. 1.32 L FORD Manual Transmission Fluid S
Power Steering Fluid w/Pump,Reservior and Convertible Top Reservior N/A N/A Automatic Transmission Fluid Type F 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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