Fluid capacities??
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 70
Likes: 0
Fluid capacities??
I have a used 1990 F-150 4.9 4x4 5speed 
. I didn't get the owners manual :-( and I would like to know what all the fluid capacities are. Anyone know 
I would like to go to all synthetics - any cons???
Thanx
. I didn't get the owners manual :-( and I would like to know what all the fluid capacities are. Anyone know I would like to go to all synthetics - any cons???
Thanx
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 464
Likes: 0
Fluid capacities??
[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 09-Mar-01 AT 01:40 PM (EST)[/font][p]>I have a used 1990 F-150
>4.9 4x4 5speed.
>I didn't get the owners
>manual :-( and I would
>like to know what all
>the fluid capacities are.
>Anyone know
>I would like to go to
>all synthetics - any cons???
>
>Thanx
Engine oil capacity is 5quarts.
Transmission oil capacity is 4 quarts.
Differential fluid capacity is 3 quarts.
Radiator capacity I believe is 3 gallons.
As for changing to synthetics from non-synthetics is something of a large gap. Basically you don't want to go from non-synthetics to synthetics as the synthetics will clean the engine thoroughly and remove any 'false's seals, especially on an engine with high mileage. As for improving protective performance, this can be debated all day. I am under the impression synthetics provide better protection but not by much. As long as you change your truck's oils regularly and flush the radiator at regular intervals it will do just fine! Also regular oils are cheaper than synthetics. I understand though you want the best for your baby!
Hope this helps! :-)
1994 Ford F150
300-6
Highly Modified and more to come!
>4.9 4x4 5speed
. >I didn't get the owners
>manual :-( and I would
>like to know what all
>the fluid capacities are.
>Anyone know
>I would like to go to
>all synthetics - any cons???
>
>Thanx
Engine oil capacity is 5quarts.
Transmission oil capacity is 4 quarts.
Differential fluid capacity is 3 quarts.
Radiator capacity I believe is 3 gallons.
As for changing to synthetics from non-synthetics is something of a large gap. Basically you don't want to go from non-synthetics to synthetics as the synthetics will clean the engine thoroughly and remove any 'false's seals, especially on an engine with high mileage. As for improving protective performance, this can be debated all day. I am under the impression synthetics provide better protection but not by much. As long as you change your truck's oils regularly and flush the radiator at regular intervals it will do just fine! Also regular oils are cheaper than synthetics. I understand though you want the best for your baby!
Hope this helps! :-)
1994 Ford F150
300-6
Highly Modified and more to come!
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 385
Likes: 0
From: Flat Rock, Michigan
Fluid capacities??
paulg....
Correct me if i'm wrong, but i thought that the 4.9L took 6 quarts of engine oil. That's what i've been putting in mine since 1981. hmmm...
1981 F-150 2WD STYLESIDE P/U
4.9L 1 BBL CARB
C6 AUTO
2.73:1 LIMITED SLIP REAR AXLE
STABILIZER BARS FRONT & REAR
6100 LB GVWR PACKAGE
ORIGINAL OWNER
193,000 PLUS MILES
100% STOCK & UNREBUILT
BUILT FORD TOUGH!!!
Correct me if i'm wrong, but i thought that the 4.9L took 6 quarts of engine oil. That's what i've been putting in mine since 1981. hmmm...
1981 F-150 2WD STYLESIDE P/U
4.9L 1 BBL CARB
C6 AUTO
2.73:1 LIMITED SLIP REAR AXLE
STABILIZER BARS FRONT & REAR
6100 LB GVWR PACKAGE
ORIGINAL OWNER
193,000 PLUS MILES
100% STOCK & UNREBUILT
BUILT FORD TOUGH!!!
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 429
Likes: 0
From: Lima, OH
Fluid capacities??
Usually they don't account for the extra quart of oil in the filter when they state the oil capacity in manuals. Seems kin of strange to me, but that's how they do it.
TrailDawg
https://www.ford-trucks.com/dcforum/User_files/3aaa4bac6f539876.jpg
1993 F150 2WD
4.9L-Auto
Pro-Comp Stage-2 6" lift
Auburn Pro-Series Diff. w/4.30:1 gears
35x12.50x15 General Grabber MT's
http://www.geocities.com/ProjectTrailDawg
TrailDawg
https://www.ford-trucks.com/dcforum/User_files/3aaa4bac6f539876.jpg
1993 F150 2WD
4.9L-Auto
Pro-Comp Stage-2 6" lift
Auburn Pro-Series Diff. w/4.30:1 gears
35x12.50x15 General Grabber MT's
http://www.geocities.com/ProjectTrailDawg
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 119
Likes: 0
From: Dryden Canada
Fluid capacities??
One of the best investments you'll make is a manual for your truck. My Haynes was 16 bucks at Canadian Tire and is a very good read. Page 1-2 gives capacities as follows:
Engine oil (with new filter) - 6.0 qts
Cooling system (inline 6 only) - 14 qts
Manual trans: (US pints)
Ford 3-speed - 3.5
Ford SROD 4-speed - 4.5
NP435 4-speed with extension - 7.0
NP435 4-speed without extenstion - 6.5
Warner T-18, T18B, T19B 4-speed - 7.0
Mazda 5-speed - 7.6
ZF S5-42 5-speed - 6.8
Transfer Case:
NP 2-speed part-time - 6 to 6.5 pints
Warner 13-45 Full-time - 6 to 6.5 pints
Borg Warner 13-56 manual and electronic shift - 2 US quarts
Borg Warner 13-56 with PTO - 6.1 US quarts
Automatic Transmission:
C4 - 9.6 to 10.0
C5 - 11.0
C6 - 11.7 to 13.5
AOD - 12.0
E4OD - 16.2 to 17.7
Differentials: (US pints)
Ford 8.8 and 9.0" - 5.5
Ford 10.25 - 7.5
Dana 44IFS, IFS HD and 50IFS front - 3.6 to 4.0
Dana 60 front - 6.0
Dana 60, 60-5, 61-1, 61-2, and 62 - 6.0
Dana 70 - 6.5
Dana 70 HD - 6.0 to 7.5
Hope that helps you out!
Chris in Canada
74 Gran Torino Brougham 351W 2V/C6
84 F150 2WD 300 I6/NP435 4-spd/3.08 rear
Engine oil (with new filter) - 6.0 qts
Cooling system (inline 6 only) - 14 qts
Manual trans: (US pints)
Ford 3-speed - 3.5
Ford SROD 4-speed - 4.5
NP435 4-speed with extension - 7.0
NP435 4-speed without extenstion - 6.5
Warner T-18, T18B, T19B 4-speed - 7.0
Mazda 5-speed - 7.6
ZF S5-42 5-speed - 6.8
Transfer Case:
NP 2-speed part-time - 6 to 6.5 pints
Warner 13-45 Full-time - 6 to 6.5 pints
Borg Warner 13-56 manual and electronic shift - 2 US quarts
Borg Warner 13-56 with PTO - 6.1 US quarts
Automatic Transmission:
C4 - 9.6 to 10.0
C5 - 11.0
C6 - 11.7 to 13.5
AOD - 12.0
E4OD - 16.2 to 17.7
Differentials: (US pints)
Ford 8.8 and 9.0" - 5.5
Ford 10.25 - 7.5
Dana 44IFS, IFS HD and 50IFS front - 3.6 to 4.0
Dana 60 front - 6.0
Dana 60, 60-5, 61-1, 61-2, and 62 - 6.0
Dana 70 - 6.5
Dana 70 HD - 6.0 to 7.5
Hope that helps you out!
Chris in Canada
74 Gran Torino Brougham 351W 2V/C6
84 F150 2WD 300 I6/NP435 4-spd/3.08 rear
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 70
Likes: 0
Fluid capacities??
Yes - that helps a lot.
I purchased the original shop manuals but believe it or not the capacities are not in there. These are the original 1990 service manuals from Ford !! Seem to cover everything else in detail.
Thanx. :7
I purchased the original shop manuals but believe it or not the capacities are not in there. These are the original 1990 service manuals from Ford !! Seem to cover everything else in detail.
Thanx. :7
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
More Turbo
Joined: Oct 2020
Posts: 529
Likes: 54
From: Houston
I don't know the true capacity, but when I did a good flush, I bought a gallon. flushed until good and clear, filled, and had over a quart left over. It got rid of the howl at full stop too.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
PigFarmer
Clutch, Transmission, Differential, Axle & Transfer Case
2
Oct 23, 2002 07:47 AM
