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Quick Lookups: Fluids

FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 6.80 OZS. 0.2 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Compressor Oil w/Denso Compressor 5.90 OZS. 0.17 L PAG 100 S
Air Cond Compressor Oil w/Seiko Seiki Compressor 6.80 OZS. 0.2 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.65 LBS. 0.74 KG R-134a S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 4 Brake Fluid S
Differential Gear Oil N/A N/A Fluid change at the 1200 Mile Service, then lifetime fluid; no fluid change required. S
Engine Coolant w/Heater 12.70 QTS. 12.01 L Ethylene Glycol long-term Antifreeze Having corrosion inhibitors that are compatible with aluminum radiators. S
Engine Oil 6.90 QTS. 6.52 L CASTROL TWS Motorsport SAE 10W-60 Synthetic oil, or CASTROL Formula RS 10W-60 Sythetic oil. S
Fuel Tank 18.50 GALS. 70.03 L Reserve tank capacity: 2.6 gals. S
Manual Transmission Fluid N/A N/A Fluid change at the 1200 Mile Service, then lifetime fluid; no fluid change required. S
Windshield Washer Fluid Intensive cleaning system 1.10 QTS. 1.04 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/Headlamp Washer 6.30 QTS. 5.96 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 Headlamp Washer 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