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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 2.9L Eng 1.45 LBS. 0.65 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Overhaul 11.00 QTS. 10.4 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Pan Removal 5.00 QTS. 4.73 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid S
Clutch Fluid N/A N/A Hydraulic Clutch Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid GM Part No. 12345347 or equivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid. S
Differential Gear Oil 8.0" Rear Axle 3.60 PTS. 1.7 L SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil GM Part No. 89021677. S
Differential Gear Oil 8.6" Rear Axle 4.30 PTS. 2.03 L SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil GM Part No. 89021677. S
Differential Gear Oil Front 3.20 PTS. 1.51 L SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil GM Part No. 89021677. 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 w/Filter 5.00 QTS. 4.73 L API - SAE 5W-30 Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. S
Engine Oil 2.9L Eng w/o Filter 4.50 QTS. 4.25 L API - SAE 5W-30 Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. S
Fuel Tank 19.50 GALS. 73.81 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid RWD 2.30 QTS. 2.17 L SAE 75W-90 GL3 Gear Oil 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