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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Automatic Transmission Fluid 2.7L Eng 3.20 QTS. 3.02 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 4 Brake Fluid S
Differential Gear Oil 2.7L Eng 1.80 QTS. 1.7 L API - GL-5, SAE 90W Hypoid Gear Oil S
Engine Coolant 2.7L Eng 12.70 QTS. 12.01 L S
Engine Oil 2.7L Eng w/Filter 4.46 QTS. 4.22 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 2.7L Eng w/o Filter 4.20 QTS. 3.97 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 2.7L Eng 15.30 GALS. 57.91 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 2.7L Eng 1.32 QTS. 1.24 L Non-Hypoid Gearbox Oil. SAE 80W Specification: MIL-L-2105 or API - GL-4 S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON S
Windshield Washer Fluid 2.7L Eng 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