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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Automatic Transmission Fluid 2.3L Eng 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 4 Brake Fluid S
Differential Gear Oil N/A N/A Hypoid Oil, SAE 90 S
Engine Coolant 2.3L Eng 8.60 QTS. 8.13 L Phosphate-free antifreeze containing ethylene-glycol S
Engine Oil 2.3L Eng w/Filter 3.70 QTS. 3.5 L SAE 5W-20/30 (Below -15Deg.F to 20Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (-5Deg.F to 65Deg.F), 15W-40/50 (10Deg.F to Above 85Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (15Deg.F to Above 85Deg.F) Difference between "min" and "max" marks on dipstick is approx. 1.qt. S
Engine Oil 2.3L Eng w/o Filter 3.20 QTS. 3.02 L SAE 5W-20/30 (Below -15Deg.F to 20Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (-5Deg.F to 65Deg.F), 15W-40/50 (10Deg.F to Above 85Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (15Deg.F to Above 85Deg.F) Difference between "min" and "max" marks on dipstick is approx. 1.qt. S
Fuel Tank 2.3L Eng 15.90 GALS. 60.18 L Reserve tank of 2.1 gal. S
Manual Transmission Fluid N/A N/A Synthetic Transmission Oil, G50 SAE 75W-90 S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A Power Steering Fluid Part No. G 002 000 or equivalent. S
Windshield Washer Fluid 2.3L Eng 4.30 QTS. 4.06 L S