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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Automatic Transmission Fluid 5.80 QTS. 5.48 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Refer to TSB No. 04-07-30-037C, Date of Issue: April 11, 2007. S
Engine Coolant 6.30 QTS. 5.96 L 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water GM Specification 1825-M. S
Engine Oil 1.6L Eng 3.50 QTS. 3.31 L SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) S
Engine Oil 1.6L Eng w/o Filter 3.20 QTS. 3.02 L SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) S
Fuel Tank 13.20 GALS. 49.96 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 2.70 QTS. 2.55 L Refer to lubricant specifications label under hood for correct fluid. S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II S