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2008 FORD EXPLORER
4.6L V8•4WD•AUTOMATIC•gas
3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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Fluid · Coolant

Coolant

for 2008 Ford Explorer 4.6L V8 · 4WD
Fluid Type
Motorcraft Gold or equivalent yellow HOAT
Spec: WSS-M97B44-D2
Capacity
18.4qt
17.41 L
Drain & Refill
14 qt
13.24 L
Change Interval
100,000 mi
160,900 km

Notes

50/50 mix, initial fill good for 10 years/150k miles, then 100k intervals

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