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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1996SABLE GS, 4D WAGON, AX4NREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 16 (ENGINE CONTROLS - SPECIFICATIONS - 5.0L)CAPACITIES
1996 Mercury Sable GS, 4D Wagon, AX4N
Section 16 (Engine Controls - Specifications - 5.0L): Capacities
1996 Mercury Sable GS, 4D Wagon, AX4NSECTION Capacities
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS
| Application & Group | Cold Cranking Amps |
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| Standard BXT-65 | 650 |
| Optional BXT-65 | 850 |
COOLING SYSTEM CAPACITIES
| Application | Qts. (L) | ||
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| 5.0L | (1) | ||
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CRANKCASE CAPACITIES
| Application | (1) Qts. (L) | ||
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| 5.0L | 5.0 (4.70) | ||
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TRANSMISSION & TRANSFER CASE CAPACITIES
| Application | (1) Quantity | |||
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| 4R44E & 4R55E Auto. | ||||
| 2WD | 9.5 Qts. (9.0L) | |||
| 4WD | 9.8 Qts. (9.3L) | |||
| 5-Speed Overdrive | ||||
| M5OD-R1 | 5.6 Pts. (2.6L) | |||
| Transfer Case | ||||
| Warner 13-54 | 2.5 Pts. (1.2L) | |||
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AXLE CAPACITIES
| Application | Pts. (L) | ||||
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| Front (Dana 35) | 3.5 (1.65) | ||||
| Rear (8.8" Ford) (1) | (2) 5.5 (2.60) | ||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.