MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Brake fluidBetween MIN and
MAX on reservoirMotorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1-C /
WSS-M6C62-A
Door weatherstrips — Silicone Spray LubricantXL-6 /
ESR-M13P4-A
Door latch, hood
latch, auxiliary hood
latch, door hinges,
striker plates, seat
tracks and fuel filler
door hinge— Multi-Purpose GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 /
ESB-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft Penetrating
and Lock LubricantXL-1 /
None
Engine oil
1
5.5 quarts (5.2L)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor Oil
(Canada)XO-5W20-QSP (US)
CXO-5W20–LSP12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A with API
Certification Mark
Engine coolant11.7 quarts
(11.09L)Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant with
bittering agent
(yellow-colored)
2
VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Engine coolant–with
trailer tow package12.83 quarts
(12.14L)
Power steering fluidBetween MIN and
MAX on reservoirMotorcraft MERCONV
AT FXT-5-QM /
MERCONV
2008 MKX(mkx)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
311
inflating ...................................188
label .........................................200
replacing ..................................192
rotating ....................................194
safety practices .......................193
sidewall information ...............195
snow tires and chains ............205
spare tire .........................251, 253
terminology .............................187
tire grades ...............................187
treadwear ........................186, 191
Towing .......................................211
recreational towing .................215
trailer towing ..........................211
wrecker ....................................262
Transaxle
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................307
Transmission .............................228
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....228
fluid, refill capacities ..............311
lubricant specifications ..........311
Turn signal ..................................68U
USB port ......................................25
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................314
Vehicle loading ..........................205
Ventilating your vehicle ...........220
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................282
Water, Driving through .............239
Windows ....................................117
power .........................................80
rear wiper/washer .....................76
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................75
checking and adding fluid .....282
replacing wiper blades ...282–283
Wrecker towing .........................262
2008 MKX(mkx)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Index
323
