FORD 1998 Explorer - Manual (Page 210)

Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity (2 door) 66.2L (17.3 gallons)
Fuel tank capacity (4 door) 79.5L (20.8 gallons)
Engine oil capacity (with filter
change) 4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil,
Ford Specification WSS-M2C153-G
Tire size and pressure See Safety Compliance
Certification Label on inside of
driver door.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel
Coolant capacity-(4.0L engines) 7.4L (7.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity (5.0L engines) 12.1L (12.8 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir or dipstick
Manual transmission fluid capacity 2.6L (2.8 quarts)
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity (4R70W transmission)
(5.0L engines only) 13.1L (13.9 quarts)
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity (4x2 vehicles with 5R55E
transmission and 4.0L SOHC
engine) 9.25L (9.75 quarts)
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity (4x4 vehicles with 5R55E
transmission and 4.0L SOHC
engine) 9.5L (10.0 quarts)
Ensure correct automatic transmission fluid is used for a specific
application. Check the container to verify the fluid is MERCON
௡ and/or
MERCON V
௡ approved. Some fluids have been approved as meeting both
MERCON
௡ and MERCON௡ V requirements and will be labeled as such.
Fluids labeled as meeting only MERCON
௡ or only MERCON௡ V
requirements must not be used interchangeably. DO NOT mix MERCON
௡
and MERCON
௡ V. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the
dipstick or on the dipstick handle. Refer to your ‘‘Service Guide’’ to
determine the correct service interval.
Filling station information
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