oil FORD MUSTANG 2012 5.G Boss 302 Supplement Manual

Introduction
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Welcome 3
Boss 302 history 4
Breaking-in your vehicle 5
Boss302 Unique Features
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Unique features 6
Performance gauges 9
Driving your Boss302
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AdvanceTrac19
Driving through water 19
Ground clearance 19
Washing your vehicle 20
Chassis
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Tire Information
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Wheel lug nut torque 22
Roadside Emergencies
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Wrecker towing 27
Maintenance and Specifications
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Battery 31
Engine oil 31
Refill capacities 32
Engine drivebelt 35
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BOSS 302 HISTORY
The Ford Mustang isn’t just a car – it’s an American automotive icon.
And of the more than 9 million Mustangs sold to date over the five
different platform generations covering the past five decades, there is
arguably one high-performance model that stands above the rest in both
reverence and respect among enthusiasts, racers and collectors alike.
That’s the Boss302.
Many consider the 1969-70 model years to be the high-water mark of the
so-calledMuscle Car era.Semon E. “Bunkie” Knudsen was hired as
president in an effort to pump new blood into the Ford Motor Company
product pipeline.
Bunkie set out to secure Ford corporate bragging rights once and for all
with an all-new racing-inspired Mustang model. Knudsen wanted a
Mustang race car to champion a hot, new Ford small-block V-8 that could
power a competitive entry in the Trans Am road racing series. So he
tagged designer Larry Shinoda with the task of designing what a
production version of the new race car should look like.
Knudsen had ordered that his new road-racing Mustang not only be
powerful, but also that it should be “absolutely the best-handling street
car available on the American market.” Shinoda came up with racy looks
for the new Mustangs that he was designing forthe boss– which was
how he referred to Knudsen. Both the styling ofthe Boss’ car,and the
name, stuck.
Enter the 1969Boss302built to compete in the performance car
arena. The Boss302 was built so that Ford could go out and win in
Trans Am racing. Shinoda’s design for the Boss302 included front and
rear spoilers, racy side stripes, a matte-black hood and even rear window
louvers – but it was performance that really helped sell the cars.
The Boss302 dazzled the enthusiast press, established a new level of
interest in Ford performance, and became a force to be reckoned with
on the racetrack. The Boss302 was edged out of winning the 1969
Trans Am racing series in the car’s inaugural season. But Parnelli Jones
and George Follmer piloted their Boss302 Mustangs to the victory
circle more than any other team in the hotly contested 1970 campaign,
giving Ford the manufacturer’s championship, all while the road going
versions were buildingstreet cred.
Introduction
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UNIQUE FEATURES
Boss302
•Boss302 high performance V8 engine
•Forged pistons and rods
•Runners in the box intake manifold
•CNC machined high-flow ported aluminum cylinder heads
•Steel-backed high RPM clutch
•Unique steering tuning
•Unique chassis tuning with manually-adjustable dampers
•Brembo four-piston front brakes with unique high-performance rear
brake pads
•Low expansion brake hoses
•Unique grille, front lower fascia and rear lower fascia
•Unique hood stripes and body side stripes
•Boss302 interior package with unique interior finish panels and
instrument cluster (Recaro seats optional)
•Quad exhaust with rear and side exiting pipes
•Unique staggered width 19x9 inch and 19x9.5 inch wheels with
summer only performance tires
•3.73 rear axle ratio with limited slip (optional Torsendifferential)
•High performance radiator and engine oil cooler
•AdvanceTracstability enhancement system with sport mode
specifically calibrated and race track tuned. Refer to theDriving
section in yourOwner’s Guidefor more information.
•
- After delivery, your Ford dealer can reprogram your
engine control module to use the red key as a
. Once
enabled, the
provides optimal racetrack performance via
a unique engine calibration. See http://www.trackey.ford.com for more
information.
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PERFORMANCE GAUGES
Your vehicle may be equipped with a dash mounted gauge pack that
contains oil pressure, engine coolant temperature, and performance
gauges.
WARNING:The performance gauge function should only be
used while in a track environment. The driver’s primary
responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle, only use this
feature when it is safe to do so.
Oil pressure gauge- measures oil
pressure from 0-100 psi (0-689 kPa)
Note:It is normal for the oil
pressure to read high (80 -100 psi)
(551 - 689 kPa) during a cold start
and may exceed 100 psi (689 kPa)
in some conditions. The oil pressure
gauge needle may also move quickly
back and forth (flutter) in some
conditions.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge- measures engine coolant
temperature 100-260°F (38-127°C).
Note:It is normal for the engine
temperature needle to NOT point at
12 o’clock for stabilized driving.
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SUSPENSION
•MacPherson strut with L-arm front suspension
•8.8 inch solid rear axle with limited slip differential (3.73:1 ratio)
Boss302:
•34.6 x 4.4 mm tubular front stabilizer bar
•25.0 mm solid rear stabilizer bar
•Tokico twin tube adjustable shocks and struts
•26.0 N/mm front and 32.4 N/mm rear coil springs
Boss302 with Laguna Seca package:
•34.6 x 4.4 mm tubular front stabilizer bar
•26.0 mm solid rear stabilizer bar
•Tokico twin tube adjustable shocks and struts
•24.0 N/mm front and 33.5 N/mm rear coil springs
ADJUSTABLE SUSPENSION DAMPERS
Your vehicle has adjustable
suspension dampers. The
adjustment controls are located on
top of the damping rods and can be
adjusted with a small screwdriver.
Remove the cap to access the
control for the front strut.
To access the rear shock, pull the
carpet back in the trunk area. Then,
lift the trim panel and pull rearward
to expose the adjustable suspension
damper.
Position (1) has the lowest damping
force which provides for a more
comfortable ride. Position (5) has
the highest damping force which
provides more responsive handling.
Position (2) is the factory setting
(shown in graphic).
Left and right dampers should always be set to the same dial position.
Front and rear can be adjusted independently to change vehicle response.
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Chassis
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BOSS302 V8 ENGINE
1. Battery
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air filter assembly
5. Engine coolant reservoir
6. Engine oil filler cap
7. Windshield washer reservoir filler cap
8. Power distribution box
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Maintenance and Specifications
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component Boss 302 engine
Engine drivebelt JK6-678
Lightweight battery BXT-96R-500
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION
Use MotorcraftSAE 5W-50 full synthetic or an equivalent SAE 5W-50
full synthetic oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C931-B.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine
treatments. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that
is not covered by Ford warranty.
Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule
listed in thescheduled maintenance information.
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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item CapacityFord part name or
equivalentFord part number /
Ford Specification
Brake fluidBetween MIN and
MAX lines on
reservoirMotorcraftHigh
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1-C /
WSS-M6C62-A or
WSS-M6C65-A1
Engine oil (includes
filter change)8.5 quarts (8.0L)Motorcraft5W-50 Full
Synthetic Motor OilX0-5W50-QGT /
WSS-M2C931-B
Engine coolant
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15.2 quarts
(14.4L)MotorcraftSpecialty
Orange Engine Coolant
with bittering agent (US)
/
MotorcraftSpecialty
Orange Engine Coolant
(Canada)VC-3-B (US)
CVC-3-B (Canada) /
WSS-M97B44-D
Rear axle lubricant
2
5.0 pints
(2.4L)MotorcraftSAE
75W-140 High
Performance Synthetic
Rear Axle LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192–A
Rear axle fluid friction
modifier5oz
(148ml)Additive Friction
ModifierXL-3
EST-M2C118-A
Fuel tank16.0 gallons
(60.5L)——
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Item Description
Valve trainCompact RFF (roller finger
followers)
Four valves per cylinder
Cam timingTwin independent variable
Fuel systemSequential mechanical returnless
fuel injection
Ignition systemCoil on plug, two knock sensors
Firing order1–5–4–8–6–3–7–2
Throttle bodySingle bore 80 mm
PistonsForged aluminum
CrankshaftFully counterweighted forged steel
Connecting rodsHigh strength forged powder
metal/floating pin
Intake manifoldRunners in a box composite
Exhaust manifoldsPulse separated stainless steel
tubular headers
Engine drivebelt routing
1. Short drivebelt is on first pulley groove closest to engine.
2. Long drivebelt is on second pulley groove farthest from engine.
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TRACK PREPARATION
The Boss302 and Boss302 Laguna Seca edition have been rigorously
proven out on race tracks. Below are recommendations for optimizing
your Boss302 for a track day event.
•For optimal performance, premium fuel is recommended.
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Change brake fluid to Super DOT 4 to improve track performance of
braking system (WSS-M6C65-A2), Ford part number (YS4Z-19542-AA).
•Install Ford Racing front brake cooling kit (M-2004-MB) to improve
brake cooling (standard on Laguna Seca edition).
•Remove rear brake dust shields to improve brake cooling.
•Install Ford Racing transmission cooling scoop (M-5025-MBR) to
improve transmission cooling (standard on Laguna Seca edition).
•During extended track sessions in extreme temperatures or
conditions, your Boss 302 may require additional engine cooling
actions. If the water temperature warning light illuminates, return to
the paddock and let the vehicle return to normal operating
temperature while idling before turning the engine off. Prior to the
next session, remove your Boss 302’s upper grille from the front
fascia. This will allow more cooling air to the radiator and allow the
car to run extended sessions in extreme heat. Visit fordracing.com for
additional parts to further enhance the powertrain cooling on your
Boss 302.
•For extended track use, Ford recommends installing a rear differential
cooler to improve rear axle cooling.
•Remove vertical rear tire spoilers at rear edge of rocker moldings.
•The Ford Racing front splitter kit (M-16601-MB, standard on Laguna
Seca edition) can be installed to improve high-speed vehicle stability
and handling. If the Ford Racing front splitter kit will be installed on a
Boss 302 without the Laguna Seca package, Ford recommends
installing the Laguna Seca edition rear spoiler in place of the standard
rear spoiler to maintain aerodynamic balance. This front splitter is
intended for race track use only and is not legal for on-street driving.
It may degrade crash performance and void the vehicle warranty. The
front splitter must be installed by the customer.
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