Fluid · Engine Oil
Engine Oil
for 1997 Ford Ranger 2.3L I4 · RWD
Fluid Type
5W-30 conventional or synthetic blend
Spec: API SJ
Capacity
5qt
4.73 L
Drain & Refill
5 qt
4.73 L
Change Interval
5,000 mi
8,045 km
Data quality
Book-style estimate
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Notes
Capacity with filter. Ford recommended 5W-30 for this era.
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Brake Fluid
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Coolant
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Coolant
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2.7 qt
Power Steering
1.1 qt
Power Steering
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Rear Differential
3.5 qt
Rear Differential
3.5 qt
Transfer Case
2.2 qt
Automatic Transmission
12 qt
Automatic Transmission
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Washer Fluid
1 qt
Washer Fluid
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