1998 FORD MUSTANG fuel tank capacity

GAUGES
Base instrument cluster gauges
Optional instrument cluster gauges
Fuel gauge
Displays approximately
how much fuel is in the
fuel tank (when the
key is in the ON
position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion. The ignition should be in the
OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled.
When the gauge first indicates empty, there is a
small amount of reserve fuel in the tank. When
refueling the vehicle from empty indication, the
amount of fuel that can be added will be less than
the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.
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P! BRAKE
L
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120
140
160
180
405060 70
80
90
100
11 0
1204
5
6
7 3
2
1
H
THEFT
RPMX1000
FUEL DOORSELECT/RESET
LOW
FUELO/D
OFF AIR
BAGSERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
MPH km/h
ABS
.
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P! BRAKE
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200
220
240
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120
140
305070 90
110
13 0
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5
6
7
8 3
2
1
H
THEFT
RPMX1000
FUEL DOORSELECT/RESET
LOW
FUELO/D
OFF AIR
BAGSERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
MPH km/h
ABS
.
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Instrumentation
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If you replace the fuel filter, replace it with an
authorized Motorcraft part. The customer
warranty may be void for any damage to the
fuel system if an authorized Motorcraft fuel
filter is not used.
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
Measuring techniques
Your best source of information about actual fuel
economy is you, the driver. You must gather
information as accurately and consistently as
possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fillups or fuel
gauge readings are NOT accurate as a measure of
fuel economy. We do not recommend taking fuel
economy measurements during the first 1 600 km
(1 000 miles) of driving (engine break-in period).
You will get a more accurate measurement after
3 000 km±5 000 km (2 000 miles±3 000 miles).
The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your
vehicle is equal to the rated refill capacity of the fuel
tank as listed in the Refill Capacities chart in this
ªOwner Guide.º The advertised capacity is the
amount of the Indicated Capacity and the Empty
Reserve combined. Indicated Capacity is the
difference in the amount of fuel in a full tank and a
tank when the fuel gauge indicates empty. Empty
Reserve is the small amount of usable fuel remaining
in the fuel tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty.
The amount of Empty Reserve varies and
should not be relied upon to increase driving
range. When refueling your vehicle after the
fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be
able to refuel the full amount of the advertised
capacity of the fuel tank due to the empty
reserve still present in the tank.
Maintenance and care
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Fluid Ford Part
NameAppli-
cationCapacity
Fuel tank N/A All 58.7L (15.5
gallons)
Trans-
mission
fluidMotorcraft
MER-
CONtV
AT FAutomatic
with 3.8L
OHV V6
engine13.1L (13.9
quarts)
Automatic
with 4.6L
SOHC V8
engine12.0L (12.8
quarts)
Motorcraft
MERCONt
AT FManual
with 3.8L
OHV V6
engine2.6L
(5.6 pints)
Manual
with 4.6L
SOHC V8
engine
3
3.1L
(6.6 pints)
Windshield
washer
fluidUltra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll Fill to line
on
reservoir
1If your engine coolant is green in color, use Ford
Premium Cooling System Fluid. If your coolant is
orange in color, use Ford Extended Life Engine
Coolant. Refer toAdding engine coolant, in the
Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Rear axle lubricants do not need to be checked or
changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required
or the axle assembly has been submerged in water. The
axle lubricant should be changed any time the rear axle
has been submerged in water. Fill 6 mm to 14 mm
(1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below bottom of fill hole. Add
118 ml (4 oz.) of additive friction modifier
C8AZ-19B546-A, Ford specification EST-M2C118±A for
complete refill of Traction-Lok axles.
3Service refill capacity is determined by filling the
transmission to the bottom of the filler hole with the
vehicle on a level surface.
Capacities and specifications
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Item Information
Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only -
87 octane
Fuel tank capacity 58.7L (15.5 gallons)
Engine oil capacity
(includes filter change)4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use
Motorcraft 5W30 Super
Premium Motor Oil,
Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-G
Tire size and pressure See label on inside of
glove box door.
Hood release Pull handle under the
left side of the
instrument panel.
Coolant capacity-3.8L
OHV V6 engine
111.2L (11.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity-4.6L
SOHC V8 engine
113.3L (14.1 quarts)
Power steering fluid
capacityFill to line on reservoir
or dipstick. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV
AT F.
Manual transmission
fluid capacity-3.8L OHV
V6 engine2.6L (5.6 pints). Use
Motorcraft MERCONt
AT F.
Manual transmission
fluid capacity-4.6L
SOHC V8 engine
2
3.1L (6.6 pints). Use
Motorcraft MERCONt
AT F.
Automatic transmission
fluid capacity-3.8L OHV
V6 engine
3
13.1L (13.9 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV
AT F.
Automatic transmission
fluid capacity-4.6L
SOHC V8 engine
3
12.0L (12.8 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV
AT F.
Filling station information
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