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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Automatic Transmission Fluid N/A N/A Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Refer to TSB No. 04-07-30-037C, Date of Issue: April 11, 2007. S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid S
Differential Gear Oil Rear N/A N/A API - GL-5, SAE 80W or 80W-90 Gear Oil S
Engine Coolant Diesel,1.8L Eng 9.00 QTS. 8.51 L 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water GM Specification 1825-M. S
Engine Oil 1.8L Eng 6.00 QTS. 5.67 L SAE 5W-30 (60Deg.F to below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) S
Engine Oil 1.8L Eng w/o Filter 5.00 QTS. 4.73 L SAE 5W-30 (60Deg.F to below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) S
Fuel Tank Diesel 12.50 GALS. 47.31 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid N/A N/A Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No. 1050017. S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A Optikleen Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S