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Maintenance Information: Specifications Ford Escort V facelift 2

LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS

MaterialConditionSpecification
Engine Oil (1)AllSAE 5W-30
Engine CoolantAll50/50 Mixture Distilled Water Ethylene Glycol
Brake FluidAllDOT 3
Automatic Transmission FluidAllMercon Multi-Purpose AFT
Manual Transmission OilAllMercon Multi-Purpose AFT
Hinges & LatchesAllMulti-purpose Grease Spray (Aerosol)
Wheel Bearings, RearAllPremium Long-Life Grease Ford Specification ESA M1C75-B
Power Steering FluidAllPremium Power Steering Fluid Ford Specification EWS M2C33-F
(1) SAE 5W-30 is preferred, use oils displaying the API certification mark with the Starburst Symbol.
(1)SAE 5W-30 is preferred, use oils displaying the API certification mark with the Starburst Symbol.

LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS

FLUID CAPACITIES

ItemCondition(1) Specification
Engine OilDrained, With Filter4.0 Qts. (3.80L)
Engine OilDrained3.5 Qts. (3.30L)
Engine CoolantDrained, Automatic Trans.6.3 Qts. (6.00L)
Engine CoolantDrained, Manual Trans.5.3 Qts. (5.00L)
Automatic Transmission FluidFull Torque Converter4.1 Qts. (3.90L)
Automatic Transmission FluidEmpty Torque Converter6.7 Qts. (6.30L)
Manual Transmission OilCapacity3.55 Qts. (3.35L)
Fuel TankCapacity12.7 Gal. (48.0L)
(1) Capacities are recommended or calculated levels. Always use dipstick (if available) to measure level.
(1)Capacities are recommended or calculated levels. Always use dipstick (if available) to measure level.

FLUID CAPACITIES

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

CAUTIONWhen battery is disconnected, vehicles equipped with computers may lose memory data. When battery power is restored, driveability problems may exist on some vehicles. These vehicles may require a relearn procedure. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section.

All models use BX-58C batteries.