FORD 2005 F-550 v.1 - Manual (Page 283)

2 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
3 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the end of the dipstick. Check the
container to verify the fluid being added is of the correct type. Refer to
your Scheduled Maintenance Guide to determine the correct service
interval.
MERCON
௡, MERCON௡ V and MERCON௡ SP are not
interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON
௡, MERCON௡ V and
MERCON
௡ SP. Use of dual usage fluids in an automatic
transmission application requiring MERCON
௡ SP may cause
transmission damage. Use of a transmission fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
4 Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface. The 6–speed
manual transmission is equipped with an in-tank cooler. Verify the fluid
level after operating vehicle to assure correct fluid level.
5 Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount
of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on
the dipstick’s normal operating range.
6 Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine
oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification
WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item
Ford part
name or
equivalent
Ford part
number Ford
specification
Spindle bearing
High
Temperature
4X4 Front Axle
and Wheel
Bearing Grease E8TZ-19590–A ESA-M1C198–A
Front axle
(4X4)
Motorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle Lubricant XY-80W-90–QL WSP-M2C197–A
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