REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
Brake fluidMotorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidBetween MIN and
MAX lines on reservoir
Engine oil (includes
filter change)Motorcraft 5W-50 Full
Synthetic Motor Oil6.5 quarts (6.1L)
Engine coolant
1
Motorcraft Premium
Engine Coolant
(green-colored) or
Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)21.1 quarts (20.0L)
Intercooler coolant
1
Motorcraft Premium
Engine Coolant
(green-colored) or
Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)3.96 quarts (3.75L)
(See your authorized
dealer for service)
Power steering fluidMotorcraft
MERCONVATFBetween MIN and
MAX lines on reservoir
Rear axle lubricant
2
Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 High
Performance Synthetic
Rear Axle Lubricant4.25 pints (2.0L)
Fuel tank — 15.7 gallons (59.4L)
Transmission fluid
3MERCONV ATF 6.35 pints (3.5L)4
Windshield washer
fluidUltra-Clear Windshield
Washer Concentrate4.0 quarts (3.8L)
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.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, using SAE 75W-140 High
Performance rear axle lube, meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C102–A.
2008 05+ Mustang(197)
Supplement
USA(fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
36
Fill 1/4-9/16 in (6-14 mm) below bottom of fill hold. Add 4 oz. (118 ml )
of Addictive Friction Modifier C3AZ-19B546-A or equivalent meeting
Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of Traction-Lok
axles.
3The Tremec TR-6060 6–Speed manual transmission on your Shelby
GT500 uses MERCONV automatic transmission fluid. Ensure that the
correct MERCONV ATF automatic transmission fluid is used as
indicated on the label on your transmission.
4Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.
USING THE RIGHT BULBS
Function Trade Number
Park lamp, turn lamp, side marker (front) 3156K
Luggage compartment lamp S211
Fog lamp PS24N
DRIVETRAIN
2008 05+ Mustang(197)
Supplement
USA(fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
37
