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Quick Lookups: Fluids

FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Refrigerant 2.25 LBS. 1.02 KG R-12 S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 5.00 QTS. 4.73 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid S
Differential Gear Oil N/A N/A GM Gear Oil GM Part No. 1052271. S
Engine Coolant 14.00 QTS. 13.24 L 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water GM Specification 1825-M. S
Engine Oil 5.7L Eng 5.00 QTS. 4.73 L SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (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) Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. S
Engine Oil 5.7L Eng w/o Filter 4.00 QTS. 3.78 L SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (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) Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. S
Fuel Tank 20.00 GALS. 75.7 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 1.10 QTS. 1.04 L SAE 80W, or SAE 90W Multipurpose Gear Lubricant of API GL-5 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