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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Refrigerant 4.25 LBS. 1.92 KG R-12 Up to March 1992. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 3.20 QTS. 3.02 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 4 Brake Fluid Fill to "max" line on the reservoir. S
Differential Gear Oil 2.00 QTS. 1.89 L API - GL-5, SAE 90W Hypoid Gear Oil S
Engine Coolant 12.70 QTS. 12.01 L Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze Use only reputable brand Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze w/corrosion inhibitors that are nitrite and amino-free and compatible w/aluminum radiators. S
Engine Oil w/Filter 6.10 QTS. 5.77 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 w/o Filter 5.30 QTS. 5.01 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 21.40 GALS. 81 L S
Power Steering Fluid w/H31 Suspension System N/A N/A Pentosin CHF 7.1 S
Power Steering Fluid w/o H31 Suspension System N/A N/A Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II S
Windshield Washer Fluid w/Headlight and Foglight System 8.50 QTS. 8.04 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
Windshield Washer Fluid w/o Headlight and Foglight System 4.20 QTS. 3.97 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