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    4.6L specs and tune-up stuff

    One thread, for all your 4.6L 2v needs.

    1992-2010 4.6L (4601cc, 281ci)

    Fluid Types
    Automatic transmission fluid................... MERCON (95 and up use MERCON V)
    Engine Oil........................................... 10W-30 (Warmer climates) 5W-30 (Colder climates)
    Brake fluid.......................................... Heavy duty DOT 3
    Power Steering fluid............................. MerconV
    Coolant........................................... ... 50/50 mixture of glycol-based anti-freeze and water
    Differential...................................... .. SAE 80W-90 GL-5 ( add 4 oz of friction modifier unless using full synthetic oil in Trac-lok equipped vehicles.)


    Fluid Capacities
    Engine oil........................................... 5 Quarts (DOHC & 2004+ SOHC 6 quarts)
    Transmission (92-94 AODE)................... 12.3 Quarts
    (95-present 4R70W,4R75W). 13.9 Quarts
    Coolant 92-96..................................... 14.1 Quarts
    97-10..................................... 15.8 Quarts
    Differential...................................... ... 2.75 Quarts (Approx)


    Ignition system
    1992-1996.......................................... 0.054 in. gap
    1997-2010.......................................... 0.054 in. gap

    Firing order........................................ 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8

    1991-1993 Coil firing order


    4 8
    3 7
    2 6
    1 5
    FRONT

    Passenger Pack ------ Drivers Pack
    1......3 ----------------- 7.......8
    6......5 ----------------- 4.......2


    1994-1997 Firing Order

    4 8
    3 7
    2 6
    1 5
    FRONT

    Passenger Pack ------ Drivers Pack
    6......3 ----------------- 7.......2
    1......5 ----------------- 4.......8


    I am just starting. Please let me know what i'm missing.

    -ryan s.
    08 Lincoln Navigator L - 233k
    03 Mercury Marauder- 63k
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    94 BMW 325i Convertible - 135k
    73 VW Super Beetle "Bunky" <----- Wifey's
    12 Mini Cooper S - 90k <---- Wifey's
    Originally posted by pantera77
    Well my buddy tells him he knows exactly who loves buying shitboxes.

    #2
    Ok so old thread I know...but it's a sticky so I reckon it's worth posting here.

    5W-30 was the recommended oil when these cars were produced. However over on the mustang boards, 5W-20 is the recommended oil based on a service update for vehicles of the same years with the 4.6. I have found that a 10W-30 is too thick at start up particularly in winter and colder climates but also in warmer climates as well, which makes starting a little harder.

    Do with that information what you will, figured I'd just throw the info out there.


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      #3
      Currently using 5W20 Motorcraft Semi-Synth in my '95 GM without negative issues.


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        #4
        I was running 0W-20 Mobil 1 in my Mustang. It was a great oil for when it was my daily driver for my 2hrs worth of commuting every day.

        I have yet to decide on the oil I'll be using in the GM but I'm leaning towards Motorcraft 5W-20 or a "high mileage" synthetic.

        My car is going to be seeing some serious mileage as my commuter/mobile office for work all over NC and SC. So it would be a good decision on my part to choose well.


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