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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Automatic Transmission Fluid 3.20 QTS. 3.02 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON for torque converter and Hypoid Oil SAE 90 (Mil-L-2105 B or API - GL-5) for final drive S
Engine Coolant 1.7L Eng 7.40 QTS. 7 L Phosphate-free antifreeze containing ethylene-glycol S
Engine Oil 1.7L Eng w/Filter 3.50 QTS. 3.31 L SAE 5W-20/30 (-20Deg.F to 15Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 15W-40/50 (5Deg.F to 85Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (15Deg.F to 85Deg.F) Difference between "min" and "max" marks on dipstick is approx. 1.qt. S
Engine Oil 1.7L Eng w/o Filter 3.00 QTS. 2.83 L SAE 5W-20/30 (-20Deg.F to 15Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 15W-40/50 (5Deg.F to 85Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (15Deg.F to 85Deg.F) Difference between "min" and "max" marks on dipstick is approx. 1.qt. S
Fuel Tank 15.90 GALS. 60.18 L Reserve of 2.1 gal. S
Manual Transmission Fluid 1.70 QTS. 1.6 L Hypoid Oil SAE 80 or SAE 80W-90 (Mil-L-2105 or API - GL-4) S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON S
Windshield Washer Fluid 1.90 QTS. 1.79 L S