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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 4.30 OZS. 0.12 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.40 LBS. 0.63 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Drain Plug N/A N/A Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Fluid Capacity is between: 4.2-6.3 qts. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Overhaul N/A N/A Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Fluid Capacity is between: 8.5 - 9.0 qts. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Valve Body Cover Removal N/A N/A Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Fluid Capacity is between: 5.3-7.4 qts. S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid S
Engine Coolant 1.8L Eng 5.92 QTS. 5.6 L 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water S
Engine Oil 1.8L Eng 4.75 QTS. 4.49 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
Manual Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill 1.86 QTS. 1.76 L Manual Transmission Fluid GM Part No. 19259104. S
Manual Transmission Fluid Total Capacity 2.00 QTS. 1.89 L Manual Transmission Fluid GM Part No. 19259104. S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A Optikleen Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S