LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS
| Material | Condition | Specification |
|---|
| Engine Oil (1) | All Climate Conditions Down to -15°F (-25°C) | SAE 5W-30 |
| Engine Coolant | All | 50/50 Mixture of Ethylene Glycol & Water |
| Brake Fluid | All | DOT 3 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | All | Motorcraft MERCON ATF |
| Power Steering Fluid | All | Mercon Power Steering ATF Fluid |
| Constant Velocity Joints | All | CV Joint Grease |
| All Door Hinges & Latches | All | Multi-Purpose Grease Spray |
| Fuel | All | Premium Unleaded Fuel (91 Octane) |
| (1) SAE 5W-30 is preferred, use oils displaying the API certification mark (Starburst Symbol). |
| (1) | SAE 5W-30 is preferred, use oils displaying the API certification mark (Starburst Symbol). |
LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS
FLUID CAPACITIES
| Item | Condition | Specification (1) |
|---|
| Engine Oil | Drained, With Filter | 6 Qts. (5.7L) |
| Engine Coolant | Drained | 14.25 Qts. (13.5L) |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Capacity | 13.7 Qts. (13L) |
| Fuel Tank | Capacity | 20.0 Gal. (75.7L) |
| (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. |
WHEEL TIGHTENING
Tighten all wheels to 85-104 ft. lbs. (115-142 N.m). If wheels are equipped with locking type lug nuts, ALWAYS position Keyed nut opposite valve stem.
| CAUTION | Lug nut key should be held square to the lug nut; key and lug nut can be damaged if it is held at an angle. DO NOT use a power impact wrench on the lug nut key. |
BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS
| CAUTION | When 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 the COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section. |
The vehicle may be equipped with a Motorcraft maintenance free battery. Water is not needed to be added unless vehicle is driven under severe conditions. If battery is needed to be replaced, replace with a low maintenance battery. The electrolyte level in the low maintenance battery should be checked every 24 months or 24,000 miles.
Continental uses a standard BXT-65-750 battery.
