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I Post Entirely Way Too Much
1999 Ford Mustang V6
14.79 @ 92.15
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: University of Georgia
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Ford Mustang Maintenance
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.
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Newbie
2007 Mustang 4.0 v6
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Satellite Beach, Florida
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Thanks
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Look Ma! My First Post!
Join Date: Jul 2008
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torque specs?
Would you tell me what the torque is supposed to be for the spindle nuts?
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Doc
1986 SVO
48.47@ 12.58
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268 ft pounds.
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Doc
1986 SVO
48.47@ 12.58
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oh and welcome to the forums
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Silver Spring, MD
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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.
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Hardcore Enthusiast
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damn...your good
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Regular
2007 Mustang GT
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Pittsburgh
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Wow, this is AWESOME info to have on hand!
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