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1981 FORD MUSTANG
140ci I4•RWD•MANUAL•gas
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Fluid · Manual Transmission

Manual Transmission

for 1981 Ford Mustang 140ci I4 · RWD
Fluid Type
Mercon ATF
Spec: Mercon
Capacity
3.5qt
3.31 L
Drain & Refill
3.5 qt
3.31 L
Change Interval
50,000 mi
80,450 km

Notes

4-speed or 5-speed manual. Ford specifies ATF in these transmissions, not gear oil.

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