1998 FORD ESCORT engine oil capacity

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 2.0L SOHC engine 2.0L DOHC Zetec
engine
Air filter FA-1643 FA-1643
Fuel filter FG-862 FG-862
Battery BX-58C BXT-58
Oil filter FL-400-A FL-2005
PCV Valve EV-229 EV-224
Spark plugs* AGSF-34EE** AZFS-22FE***
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for
spark plug gap information.
**Replacement double platinum spark plug9EE9will replace9E9and
9EG9and9P9will replace9P9and9PG9suffixed plugs. Refer to the
Engine Data chart for spark plug gap specifications.
*** If a spark plug is removed for inspection, it must be reinstalled in
the same cylinder. Cylinders No. 1 and 2 have a ªFEº suffix. Cylinders
No. 3 and 4 have a F suffix. If a spark plug needs to be replaced, use
only spark plugs with the same service part number suffix letter ªFEº
as shown on the engine decal.
REFILL CAPACITIES
FluidFord Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid Ford High
Performance
DOT 3 Brake
FluidAll Fill to line in
reservoir
Engine coolant Ford Premium
Cooling System
FluidAutomatic
transaxles6.0L
(6.3 quarts)
Manual
transaxles5.0L
(5.3 quarts)
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FluidFord Part
NameApplication Capacity
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)Motorcraft 5W30
Super Premium
Motor OilZX2 4.25L
(4.5 quarts)
Sedan/wagon 3.8L
(4.0 quarts)
Fuel tank
capacityN/A All 48.5L
(12.8 gallons)
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FAll Fill to line in
reservoir
Transmission
fluid
Motorcraft
MERCONtAT FAutomatic
transaxles3.9L
(4.1 quarts)
Manual
transaxles3.35L
(3.55 quarts)
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll 2.2L
(2.32 quarts)
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
FluidFord Part
Name or
EquivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Brake master
cylinderHigh
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidC6AZ-19542-AB ESA-M6C25-A
Door latch, hood
latch, auxiliary
hood latch,
trunk latchMulti-Purpose
GreaseDOAZ-19584-AA ESR-M1C159-A
and
ESA-M1C93-A
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Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity 48.5L (12.8 gallons)
Engine oil Use Motorcraft 5W30 Super
Premium Motor Oil, Ford
Specification WSS-M2C153-G
Tire size and pressure Refer to Tire Pressure Decal on
passenger's door panel
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel
Oil capacity (with filter change) Sedan/wagon-3.8L (4.0 quarts)
ZX2-4.25L (4.5 quarts)
Coolant capacity Automatic transaxle-6.0L
(6.3 quarts)
Manual transaxle-5.0L (5.3 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir
Automatic transmission capacity 3.9L (4.1 quarts)
Manual transmission capacity 3.35L (3.55 quarts)
Filling station information
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