2000 FORD MUSTANG oil change

4. Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated.
5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the
filler cap clockwise until three clicks can be heard.
To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the
vehicle with the engine oil level indicator
and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.
Engine oil and filter recommendations
Look for this
certification trademark.
Use SAE 5W-30 motor oil certified for gasoline
engines by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
Motor oil displaying the API certification trademark
will meet all requirements for your vehicle's engine.
Ford oil specification is WSS-M2C153-G.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, oil
treatments or engine treatments. They are
unnecessary and could, under certain conditions,
lead to engine damage which is not covered by your
warranty.
Change your engine oil and filter according to the
appropriate schedule listed in the Scheduled
Maintenance Guide.
Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil
filters are designed for added engine protection and
long life. If a replacement oil filter is used that does
not meet Ford material and design specifications,
start-up engine noises or knock may be experienced.
It is recommended you use the appropriate
Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford
specifications) for your engine application.
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6. Without turning,
remove the old bulb
from the lamp
assembly by gently
pulling it straight out of
the lamp assembly.
To install the new bulb:
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully
and keep out of children's reach. Grasp the
bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the
glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb
to break the next time the headlamps are
operated.
1. With the flat side of the new bulb's plastic base
facing upward, insert the glass end of the bulb into
the lamp assembly. You may need to turn the bulb
left or right to align the grooves in the plastic base
with the tabs in the lamp assembly. When the
grooves are aligned, push the bulb into the lamp
assembly until the plastic base contacts the rear of
the lamp assembly.
2. Install the bulb retaining ring over the plastic base
until it contacts the rear of the socket by rotating
clockwise until you feel a ªstop.º
3. Connect the electrical connector into the plastic
base until it snaps, locking it into position.
4. Install the headlamp on vehicle by aligning the
lamp with the rear snap retainers, push to seat and
secure with two retainer pins.
5. Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work
properly. If the headlamp was correctly aligned
before you changed the bulb, you should not need to
align it again.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF
position.
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 3.8L OHV V6 engine 4.6L SOHC V8 engine
Air filter element FA-1611 FA-1634
Fuel filter FG-800AFG-986 FG-800AFG-986
Battery BXT-59 BXT-59
Oil filter FL-400S FL-820S
PCV valve EV-152 EV-98
Spark plugs* AWSF-42EE** AWSF-32P
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for
spark plug gap information.
**If a spark plug is removed for inspection, it must be reinstalled in
the same cylinder. If a spark plug needs to be replaced, use only spark
plugs with the same service part number suffix letter as shown on the
engine decal.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity
Brake fluid High Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor
OilAll 4.7L (5.0 quarts)
Engine coolant
1Premium Engine
Coolant3.8L OHV V6
engine11.2L
(11.8 quarts)
4.6L SOHC V8
engine13.3L
(14.1 quarts)
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT F3.8L OHV V6
engineKeep in FULL
HOT range on
dispstick
4.6L SOHC V8
engineFill to between
MIN and MAX
lines on reservoir
Rear axle
lubricant
2Motorcraft SAE
80W-90 Premium
Rear Axle
Lubricant7.5 inch axle 1.5L (3.25 pints)
8.8 inch axle 1.7L (3.75 pints)
Fuel tank N/A All 59.4L
(15.7 gallons)
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1Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A or
equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete
refill of Traction-Lok axles.
Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that does not
require changing unless the axle has been submerged in water.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used.
Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on
the dipstick handle. MERCONtand MERCONtV are not
interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Refer to
your Scheduled Maintenance Guide to determine the correct service
interval.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 3.8L OHV V6 engine 4.6L SOHC V8 engine
Cubic inches 232 281
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark plug gap 1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-00.056 inch)1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-00.056 inch)
Ignition system EDIS Coil on plug
Compression ratio 9.4:1 9.0:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions Coupe mm (in) Convertible mm (in)
(1) Overall length 4 653.3 (183.2) 4 653.3 (183.2)
(2) Overall width 1 856.7 (73.1) 1 856.7 (73.1)
(3) Overall height 1 348.7 (53.1) 1 351.3 (53.2)
(4) Wheelbase 2 573.0 (101.3) 2 573.0 (101.3)
(5) Track - Front 1 534.2 (60.4)
11 534.2 (60.4)1
(5) Track - Rear 1 539.2 (60.6)21 539.2 (60.6)2
11 521.5 mm (59.9 in) for Mustang GT21 526.5 mm (60.1 in) for Mustang GT
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Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity 59.4L (15.7 gallons)
Engine oil capacity
(includes filter
change)4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil,
Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G
Tire size and
pressureSee 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
1
11.2L (11.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity-
4.6L SOHC V8
engine
1
13.3L (14.1 quarts)
Power steering fluid
capacityFill to line on reservoir or dipstick.
Use Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Manual transmission
fluid capacity-3.8L
OHV V6 engine
2
2.6L (5.6 pints). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F.3
Manual transmission
fluid capacity-4.6L
SOHC V8 engine
2
3.1L (6.6 pints). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F.3
Automatic
transmission fluid
capacity-3.8L OHV
V6 engine
2
13.1L (13.9 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.4
Automatic
transmission fluid
capacity-4.6L SOHC
V8 engine
2
12.0L (12.8 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.4
Windshield washer
fluid3.8L (4.0 quarts). Use Ultra-Clear
Windshield Washer Concentrate.
1Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE
Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer to
Adding engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used.
Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on
the dipstick handle. MERCONtand MERCONtV are not
interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Refer to
your Scheduled Maintenance Guide to determine the correct service
interval.
Filling station information
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