2006 FORD GT clutch

REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity
Brake fluid and
clutch fluidMotorcraft High
Performance DOT
3 Motor Vehicle
Brake FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Engine coolant
1Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored) All 6.6 gallons
(25L)
Intercooler coolant Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)All 4.5 gallons
(17L)
Engine oil
(includes filter
change) Motorcraft SAE
5W-50 Full
Synthetic Motor
OilAll 9.5 quarts
(9.0L)
Fuel tank N/A All 17.5 gallons (66.2L)
Power steering
fluid Motorcraft
MERCON
AT F All Fill to
between MIN
and MAX
lines on
reservoir
Transaxle
2Motorcraft SAE
75W-90 Premium
Synthetic
Transaxle
Lubricant All 4.5 quarts
(4.3L)
Windshield washer
fluid Motorcraft
Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateAll 1.0 quart
(0.9L)
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
2The transaxle lubricant should be changed any time the transaxle has
been submerged in water. Service refill capacity is determined by filling
the transaxle to 1/4-9/16 inch (6-14 mm) below the bottom of the filler
hole with the vehicle on a level surface.
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part name Ford partnumberFord
specification
Brake/Clutch
fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Door
weatherstrips Silicone Lubricant XL-6 ESR-M13P4-A
Door latch, hood
latch, auxiliary
hood latch, door
hinges, striker
plates, seat tracks
and fuel filler
door hinge Multi-Purpose
Grease
XG-4 or XL-5 ESR-M1C159-A
or ESB-M1C93-B
Engine coolant Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7-A (U.S.,
except CA, OR
and NM), VC-7-B
(CA, OR and NM)WSS-M97B51–A1
Engine oil Motorcraft SAE 5W-50 Full
Synthetic Motor
OilXO-5W50–QGT WSS-M2C931-A
Lock cylinders Penetrating and Lock LubricantMotorcraft XL-1 none
Power steering
fluid Motorcraft
MERCON
AT F XT-2-QM MERCON

Transaxle fluid Motorcraft SAE 75W-90 Premium
Synthetic
Transaxle
LubricantXT-75W90-QGT —
Windshield
washer fluid Motorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32–A WSB-M8B16–A2
2006
GT (gto)
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WHICH MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SHOULD YOU FOLLOW?
Owner Checks and Services
Refer to Mileage Intervals for Additional Checks and Services
Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed by
the owner or a service technician at the intervals indicated. Service
information and supporting specifications are provided in this Owner’s Guide.
Any adverse condition should be brought to the attention of your dealer
or qualified service technician as soon as possible for the proper service
advice. The owner maintenance service checks are generally not covered
by warranties so you may be charged for labor, parts or lubricants used.
Maximum Oil Change Interval:
12 months or 5,000 miles (8,000 km), whichever occurs first.
Check every month:
•Check function of all interior and exterior lights
• Check tires for wear and correct air pressure
• Check engine oil sump tank fluid level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
Check every six months:
• Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function
• Check power steering fluid level
• Check safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for
operation
• Check cooling system fluid level and coolant strength
• Check intercooler system fluid level and correct strength
• Check battery connections and clean if necessary
• Check clutch fluid level
• Check washer spray, wiper operation and clean all wiper blades
(replace as necessary)
• Check and lubricate all hinges, latches and outside locks. Inspect for
correct operation
• Check and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. Inspect for excessive
wear
• Check and clean body and door drain holes. Inspect for clogs and
obstructions
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A
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................48and child safety seats ..............49
description ................................48
disposal ......................................55
driver air bag ............................50
indicator light ...........................51
operation ...................................50
passenger air bag .....................50
passenger deactivation
switch ........................................52
Air cleaner filter .......................168
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................152
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ................................99
Anti-theft system ........................36 arming the system ....................36
disarming a triggered system ..36
Audio system (see Radio) .........15
Auxiliary power point .................25
Axle lubricant specifications ..170–171
refill capacities ........................169
B
Battery .......................................150 acid, treating emergencies .....150
jumping a disabled battery ....115
maintenance-free ....................150
replacement, specifications ...168
servicing ..................................150
Brakes ..........................................99 anti-lock .....................................99
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .............................99
fluid, checking and adding ....166 fluid, refill capacities ..............169
fluid, specifications .........170–171
lubricant specifications ..170–171
parking ....................................100
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................23
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....169
Cell phone use ............................26
Certification Label ....................173
Child safety restraints ................56 child safety belts ......................56
Child safety seats ........................58 attaching with tether straps ....62
in front seat ..............................60
in rear seat ................................60
LATCH .......................................64
Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ..............134
instrument panel ....................136
interior .....................................136
plastic parts ............................135
safety belts ..............................136
washing ....................................132
waxing .....................................133
wheels ......................................134
wiper blades ............................135
Clock adjust AM/FM/CD .................................16
Clutch fluid ..........................................166
operation while driving ..........102
recommended shift speeds ....102
Coolant checking and adding ..............152
refill capacities ................155, 169
specifications ..................170–171
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Index
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