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1996 Mercury Sable LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 SSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 6.50 OZS. 0.19 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 2.15 LBS. 0.97 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Trans Mfr CD AX4N,4 VPC 13.10 QTS. 12.39 L Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A MOTORCRAFT High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Fill to line on reservoir. S
Engine Coolant 4 VPC 10.60 QTS. 10.03 L 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water S
Engine Oil 4 VPC w/Filter 5.50 QTS. 5.2 L SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. S
Fuel Tank 16.00 GALS. 60.56 L S
Power Steering Fluid 0.85 QTS. 0.8 L Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON V S
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