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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
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid S
Engine Coolant 2.0L Eng 10.00 QTS. 9.46 L Phosphate-free antifreeze containing ethylene-glycol S
Engine Oil 2.0L Eng w/Filter 5.00 QTS. 4.73 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 2.0L Eng w/o Filter 4.50 QTS. 4.25 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 19.80 GALS. 74.95 L Reserve of 2.1 gal. S
Power Steering Fluid 0.80 QTS. 0.75 L S
Windshield Washer Fluid 1.80 QTS. 1.7 L S