How many quarts?

[Fordman999]

Just wondering how many quarts of power steering fluid my car actually holds in total. I am changing my power steering pump this week? Also how many quarts of coolant total? 2003 ford explorer 4.0 sohc

 

[swshawaii]

No capacity spec given for the power steering system. One quart is "usually" more than enough to flush until Mercon
V ATF runs clear. Two coolant capacities given for the 4.0 SOHC cooling system. Use Ford approved Zerex G-05 if Motorcraft Gold is too expensive from the dealer. G-05 is around $15 per unmixed gallon available at most NAPA and O'Reilly stores.

(Pages 260-261)
http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/catalog/owner_guides/03expog5e.pdf

http://www.revbase.com/BBBMotor/TSb/DownloadPdf?id=136391

https://www.scribd.com/doc/312832108/power-steering-pump-8212-4-0l-sohc-removal-and-installation-pdf

https://www.scribd.com/doc/312832020/power-steering-system-flushing-general-procedures-pdf

 

[chefduane]

Also how many quarts of coolant total? 2003 ford explorer 4.0 sohc

When I did mine ('98 SOHC) I just drained it until it stopped dripping then measured it with a gradient container. Then just replace the same amount that came out. Then top it off as needed. You may not get >every< drop out of it, but enough so that the little that remains is insignificant.

 

[swshawaii]

Koda has the best method I've seen to get close to the optimal 50/50 ratio.
Never trusted the accuracy of cheap testers such as the Prestone AF-1420.

It's easily a gallon that remains. Really no way to get the water out of the block. I guess you could do a couple of flushes with distilled water before adding antifreeze, but I couldn't worry about it too much.

I use Prestone or Peak 100% antifreeze, whichever is on sale. Don't dilute the first gallon you put in and you'll be pretty close to a 50/50 mix. When done, run the engine with the radiator cap off or loose to help expel trapped air, which can be difficult to do on the SOHC engine. I install the antifreeze slowly via a small syphon hose. This also seems to help expel any trapped air.

https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3455469&postcount=5

 

[TechGuru]

Since that omits A/C info...

 

[apenland01]

Thanks TechGuru, always handy to have lists like this.

 

[Fordman999]

You da man tech guru I'm printing this out for reference