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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil Total System 6.10 OZS. 0.18 L POE S
Air Cond Refrigerant 2.10 LBS. 0.95 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 7.25 QTS. 6.86 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid S
Engine Coolant Engine 6.70 QTS. 6.34 L 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water S
Engine Coolant High Voltage Battery 6.30 QTS. 5.96 L Pre-mixed 50/50 mixture of deionized water and DEX-COOL coolant S
Engine Coolant Power Electronics 3.20 QTS. 3.02 L Pre-mixed 50/50 mixture of deionized water and DEX-COOL coolant S
Engine Oil w/Filter 3.70 QTS. 3.5 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 9.30 GALS. 35.2 L S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A Optikleen Windshield Washer Fluid S