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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 6.00 OZS. 0.17 L PAG 100 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 2.65 LBS. 1.2 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid N/A N/A Lifetime fluid, no fluid change required. S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 4 Brake Fluid S
Differential Gear Oil 4.4L Eng 2.00 QTS. 1.89 L Synthetic Final Drive Oil or Castrol SAF XO S
Engine Coolant 4.4L Eng 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 4.4L Eng 7.90 QTS. 7.47 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 4.4L Eng 18.50 GALS. 70.03 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 4.4L Eng N/A N/A Lifetime fluid, no fluid change required. S
Windshield Washer Fluid 4.4L Eng 3.70 QTS. 3.5 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