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1981 FORD F-250
400ci V8•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas
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Fluid · Coolant

Coolant

for 1981 Ford F-250 400ci V8 · RWD
Fluid Type
Green ethylene glycol 50/50
Spec: ASTM D3306
Capacity
19qt
17.97 L
Drain & Refill
17 qt
16.08 L
Change Interval
24,000 mi
38,616 km
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Notes

System capacity with heater. Larger cooling system for 400ci V8.

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