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Suitable for Ford Explorer 4.9 V8 (1996–2002)
For the Ford Explorer 4.9 V8 (1996–2002), the manufacturer specifies motor oil 0W-30 (ACEA C3), 10W-30 (ACEA A3, ACEA B4, API SL), 5W-30 (Ford WSS-M2C 912-A1, Ford WSS-M2C 913-A, Ford WSS-M2C 913-B), or 5W-40 (ACEA A3, ACEA B4, API SP).
Fluids and approvals for the Ford Explorer 4.9 V8 (1996–2002)
| Fluid | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Motor oil | 0W-30: ACEA C310W-30: ACEA A3, ACEA B4, API SL5W-30: Ford WSS-M2C 912-A1, Ford WSS-M2C 913-A, Ford WSS-M2C 913-B5W-40: ACEA A3, ACEA B4, API SP |
| Manual gearbox & axle oil | Ford ESP-M2C 166-H, Ford Mercon |
| Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) | Ford ESP-M2C 166-H, Ford Mercon |
| Axle & differential oil | 75W-140, API GL5 |
| Brake fluid | FMVSS 116 DOT 3, FMVSS 116 DOT 4 |
| Coolant & antifreeze | G11, G12 |
| Power steering fluid | Ford ESP-M2C 166-H, Ford Mercon |











































