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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 5.00 OZS. 0.14 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 3.8L Eng 1.35 LBS. 0.61 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill 7.40 QTS. 7 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Dry 13.40 QTS. 12.68 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Overhaul 10.00 QTS. 9.46 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid S
Engine Coolant 3.8L Eng 11.20 QTS. 10.59 L 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean drinkable water All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Engine Oil 3.8L Eng w/Filter 4.50 QTS. 4.25 L API - SAE 5W-30 Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Fuel Tank 3.8L Eng w/NU6 emissions 17.00 GALS. 64.35 L S
Fuel Tank 3.8L Eng w/o NU6 emissions 17.50 GALS. 66.24 L S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A Optikleen Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S