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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Automatic Transmission Fluid 1.8L Eng 2.10 QTS. 1.98 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON S
Differential Gear Oil 1.8L Eng 0.95 QTS. 0.89 L API - GL-5, SAE 90W Hypoid Gear Oil S
Engine Coolant 1.8L Eng 7.40 QTS. 7 L S
Engine Oil 1.8L Eng w/Filter 4.26 QTS. 4.03 L SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Engine Oil may be used, but it is not required. Mineral based oil maybe used on pre-1999 models. For reliable engine performance, mineral based engine oil viscosity must be matched to the following temperature ranges, which the vehicle will be operated: -40Deg.F to about 15Deg.F (SAE 5W-20); -40 Deg.F to about 25Deg. F (SAE 5W-30); -30Deg. F to about 40Deg F (SAE 10W-30); -30Deg. F to about 60Deg. F (SAE 10W-40); 0Deg. to about 105Deg. F (SAE 15W-50); 15Deg. F to above 120Deg. F (SAE 20W-50). S
Engine Oil 1.8L Eng w/o Filter 4.00 QTS. 3.78 L SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Engine Oil may be used, but it is not required. Mineral based oil maybe used on pre-1999 models. For reliable engine performance, mineral based engine oil viscosity must be matched to the following temperature ranges, which the vehicle will be operated: -40Deg.F to about 15Deg.F (SAE 5W-20); -40 Deg.F to about 25Deg. F (SAE 5W-30); -30Deg. F to about 40Deg F (SAE 10W-30); -30Deg. F to about 60Deg. F (SAE 10W-40); 0Deg. to about 105Deg. F (SAE 15W-50); 15Deg. F to above 120Deg. F (SAE 20W-50). S
Fuel Tank 1.8L Eng 15.30 GALS. 57.91 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 1.8L Eng 1.20 QTS. 1.13 L API - GL-4 Hypoid Gear Oil SAE 90W S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON S
Windshield Washer Fluid 3.20 QTS. 3.02 L Fill with water and - if required - with a washer antifreeze (according to manufacturer's recommendations). Mix the washer fluid before adding it to the reservoir. S