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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil w/Denso Compressor 4.70 OZS. 0.13 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Compressor Oil w/Seiko Seiki Compressor 5.40 OZS. 0.15 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.98 LBS. 0.89 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 3.10 QTS. 2.93 L Automatic Transmission Fluid S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 4 Brake Fluid S
Differential Gear Oil 1.00 QTS. 0.94 L Hypoid Gear Oil S
Engine Coolant 6.90 QTS. 6.52 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 4.70 QTS. 4.44 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 13.50 GALS. 51.1 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 1.00 QTS. 0.94 L Automatic Transmission Fluid S
Windshield Washer Fluid 2.60 QTS. 2.46 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