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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 4.00 OZS. 0.11 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.60 LBS. 0.72 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill 5.00 QTS. 4.73 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Overhaul 11.00 QTS. 10.4 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid S
Differential Gear Oil Front 3.40 PTS. 1.6 L SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil GM Part No. 12345349. S
Differential Gear Oil Rear 3.20 PTS. 1.51 L SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil GM Part No. 12345349. S
Engine Coolant 2.9L Eng 10.40 QTS. 9.84 L 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water After refill, the level must be checked. Add enough engine coolant so that the fluid is within the proper operating range. S
Engine Oil 2.9L Eng 5.00 QTS. 4.73 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. S
Fuel Tank 19.50 GALS. 73.81 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid RWD Drain and Refill 2.30 QTS. 2.17 L Manual Transmission Fluid GM Part No. 89021806. S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No. 89021184. S
Transfer Case Fluid 1.40 QTS. 1.32 L Synchromesh Transmission Fluid GM Part No. 18021808. S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A Optikleen Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S