Differentials & Drive Axles: Differential: Lubrication: Capacity

1991 Mercury Cougar LS, 3.8 4SECTION Capacity
REAR AXLE FLUID CAPACITY

Application Pts. (L)
7 1/2" Ring Gear (1) 3.75 (1.7)
8 3/4" Ring Gear (1) 4.00 (1.9)
(1) Fluid level should be 1/4" below filler hole.
CAUTION: If axle of Traction-Lok differential model was drained, add 4 ozs. (.12L) of Friction Modifier (C8AZ-19B546-A) to fluid level.
RENDER: 1.0x

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