[AtlanticBlue99]

Every 250 Miles or Weekly (whichever occurs first)
Check engine oil level
Check engine coolant level
Check windshield washer fluid level
Check brake fluid level
Check tire wear and psi


Every 3,000 Miles or 3 Months (whichever occurs first)
all items previously listed plus:
Check power steering fluid level
Check automatic transmission fluid level
Check engine oil and oil filter
Check clutch pedal freeplay


Every 6,000 Miles or 6 Months (whichever occurs first)
all items previously listed plus:
Check and service battery
Inspect and replace windshield wiper blades
Rotate tires
Check seatbelt operation


Every 15,000 Miles or 12 Months (whichever occurs first)
all items previously listed plus:
Inspect and replace underhood hoses
Inspect cooling system
Check fuel system
Inspect steering and suspension componenets
Inspect brakes
Check manual transmission lubricant level
Check rear differential lubricant level


Every 30,000 Miles or 24 Months (whichever occurs first)
all items previously listed plus:
Check engine drivebelts
Inspect ignition system components
Replace air filter
Check PCV valve
Replace fuel filter
Inspect exhaust system
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter
Service cooling system
Change brake fluid


Every 60,000 Miles or 48 Months (whichever occurs first)
all items previously listed plus:
Replace spark plugs
Change manual transmission lubricant
Change rear differential lubricant



Recommended Fuel
All except Cobra- unleaded 87+octane
Cobra- unleaded 91+ octane

Engine Coolant
50/50 mixture of ethylene glycol antifreeze and water

Brake Fluid
Dot 3 or Dot 4 brake fluid

Differential Lube
80W-90 Lubricant; for trak-lock axles: add 4oz of friction modifier when changing oil



Fluid Capacities

Oil Capacities
3.8L V6- 5qts
4.6L V8 (-1996)- 5qts
4.6L V8 (1997+)- 6qts
5.0L V8- 5qts

Fuel Capacity
15.4 gallons

Cooling System Capacities
V6- 11.8qts
V8- 14.1qts

Automatic Transmissions
AODE- 12.5qts
4R70W- V6- 13.9qts; V8- 12.8qts

Manual Transmissions
T5- 5.6qts
T45- 6.6qts

Rear Differential
7.5"- 3.25pts
8.8"- 3.75pts



Ignition

Firing Order

Spark Plug Gap
.052"

Torque Specs
Wheel Lug- 85-105 ft./lbs
Spark Plugs- 7-14 ft./lbs
Oil Pan Drain Plug- 8-12ft./lbs; '98 V8- 15-19 ft./lbs
Auto Transmission Pan Bolts- 10-12 ft./lbs
Manual Transmission Drain/Fill Plug- 12-22 ft./lbs
Rear Differential Drain/Fill Plug- 12-22 ft./lbs

Source: Haynes Manual and a Ford Mustang blog.

[Michael7166]

Thanks

[Shooter62]

Would you tell me what the torque is supposed to be for the spindle nuts?
Thanks,
Shooter

[HMUSN]

268 ft pounds.

[HMUSN]

oh and welcome to the forums

[gcassidy]

Old thread, but I can't find the info anywhere else.

When completely flushing the brake system on an '03 Cobra, how much total brake fluid should you plan on using?

Thanks for any help.

[Shredding Rubber]

damn...your good

[frankiegt]

Wow, this is AWESOME info to have on hand!

[egfconnor]

Your levels for the T-5 and T-45 are in PINTS, whereas you labeled them as QUARTS. T-45 takes 6.6 pints or 3.3 quarts.

[Mr. Roman Pierce]

what brand name of coolant should I be using in my 97 mustang coupe?

[Ma77rox]

Originally Posted by Mr. Roman Pierce what brand name of coolant should I be using in my 97 mustang coupe?

Use whatever, Prestone is a good brand or anything else for that matter.... Its just coolant...

[Johnbowick1]

That's a great and wonderful information.. Thanks for sharing...

[Johnbowick1]

wow, That's fantastic and wonderful . Thanks for so informative...

[Cobraschnitz]

My Cobra is garage kept and has approx. 16K miles. Should I change the coolant since the car is 10 years old? Any other fluid changes recommended? I put about 750 to 1500 miles on it a year. She gets a fresh 6 Qts. of Mobil 1 once a year.

[gnr_70]

Originally Posted by Cobraschnitz My Cobra is garage kept and has approx. 16K miles. Should I change the coolant since the car is 10 years old? Any other fluid changes recommended? I put about 750 to 1500 miles on it a year. She gets a fresh 6 Qts. of Mobil 1 once a year.

I hope you exercise them ponies on the weekends, Stangs need to run and stretch them legs.

To answer your question, YES, change the coolant.

If you have not done any fluid changes (with the exception of the oil) replace Transmission fluid, Differential fluid, brake fluid, power steering, regrease the ball joints thru the ball joint nipple...

[BigFlex1]

Does anyone know if a 04 cobra supercharger would fit on my 2010 4.6l 3v?

[rolls ross]

Anyone know when to replace the timing chain and water pump? I'm at 100K plus miles and I'm just wondering for preventative maintenance. Its for a 1996 cobra

[black02]

Originally Posted by BigFlex1 Does anyone know if a 04 cobra supercharger would fit on my 2010 4.6l 3v?

Really?......no


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Originally Posted by rolls ross Anyone know when to replace the timing chain and water pump? I'm at 100K plus miles and I'm just wondering for preventative maintenance. Its for a 1996 cobra

As far as I know you DO NOT have to change chains there not like belts, water pump I'm not sure about the rules around 90K being there easy to change I'd say go for it soon


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[MAMBA_SNAKE]

Thanks for all the info.