Fluid · Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission
for 1979 Ford Thunderbird 351ci V8 · RWD
Fluid Type
Type CJ or Dexron II ATF
Spec: Ford Type CJ / Dexron II
Capacity
12qt
11.35 L
Drain & Refill
5 qt
4.73 L
Change Interval
30,000 mi
48,270 km
Data quality
Book-style estimate
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Notes
AOD or C6 automatic transmission depending on application. Pan drop yields ~5 qts. Ford switched from Type F to CJ in 1979.