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Introduction
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Shelby GT500 unique features
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Driving your Shelby GT500
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Alternate calibration 8
Transmission operation 8
Driving through water 9
Ground clearance 9
Washing your vehicle 10
Chassis
11
Wheel lug nut torque 12
Roadside Emergencies
16
Fuses and relays 16
Wrecker towing 17
Maintenance and Specifications
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Engine oil 22
Air filter(s) 26
Part numbers 27
Refill capacities 28
A word about warranty coverage
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5.4L DOHC SUPERCHARGED V–8 ENGINE
1. Battery
2. Supercharger
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Air Filter Assembly
6. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
7. Intercooler coolant reservoir
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Engine oil filler cap
10. Windshield washer reservoir
11. Power distribution box
12. Auxiliary Fuse Box
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ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION
Use Motorcraft SAE 5W-50 full synthetic or an equivalent SAE 5W-50 full
synthetic oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C931-B.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine
treatments. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that
is not covered by Ford warranty.
Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule
listed in thescheduled maintenance information.
ENGINE AND INTERCOOLER COOLANT
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the
mileage intervals listed in thescheduled maintenance information.
The coolant concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and
water, which equates to a freeze point of -36°C (-34°F). Coolant
concentration testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester
(such as the Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester, 0014–R1060). The
level of coolant should be maintained at the “cold fill range” level in the
coolant reservoir. If the level falls below, add coolant per the instructions
in theAdding engine coolantsection.
Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and water
concentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above
60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly.A
50/50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following:
•freeze protection down to -36°C (-34°F).
•boiling protection up to 129°C (265°F).
•protection against rust and other forms of corrosion.
•an accurate temperature readout from the engine coolant
gauge.
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Changing the air filter element
1. Release the clamps that secure
the air filter housing cover.
2. Carefully separate the two halves
of the air filter housing.
3. Remove the air filter element
from the air filter housing.
4. Wipe the air filter housing and
cover clean to remove any dirt or
debris and to ensure good sealing.
5. Install a new air filter element. Be
careful not to crimp the filter
element edges between the air filter
housing and cover. This could cause
filter damage and allow unfiltered
air to enter the engine if not
properly seated.
6. Replace the air filter housing
cover and secure the clamps.
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 5.4L DOHC Supercharged V8
engine
Air filter element FA-1807
Fuel filter FG-1083
Battery BXT-40-R
Oil filter FL-820S
PCV valve EV-270
Spark plugs* AGSF-22FM1
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item CapacityFord part name
or equivalentFord part
number / Ford
Specification
Brake fluidBetween MIN
and MAX
lines on
reservoirMotorcraft High
Performance DOT
3 Motor Vehicle
Brake FluidPM-1-C /
WSS-M6C62-A or
WSS-M6C65-A1
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)6.5 quarts
(6.1L)Motorcraft 5W-50
Full Synthetic
Motor OilX0-5W50-QGT /
WSS-M2C931-B
Engine coolant
121.1 quarts
(20.0L)Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
with bittering
agent
(yellow-colored)VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Intercooler
coolant
1
3.96 quarts
(3.75L)
(See your
authorized
dealer for
service)Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
with bittering
agent
(yellow-colored)VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Power steering
fluidBetween MIN
and MAX
lines on
reservoirMotorcraft
MERCONVATFXT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Rear axle
lubricant
24.25 pints
(2.0L)Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192–A
Fuel tank15.7 gallons
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