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Quick Lookups: Fluids

FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Refrigerant 2.00 LBS. 0.9 KG R-12 S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 6.00 QTS. 5.67 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid S
Engine Coolant 5.00 QTS. 4.73 L 50/50 mixture of water and Ethylene-Glycol Base Antifreeze, such as MOPAR, PRESTON II, PEAK, or antifreeze containing the Alugard 340-2 inhibitor system. S
Engine Oil 1.4L Eng 3.70 QTS. 3.5 L API - SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F) S
Fuel Tank 1.4L Eng 11.90 GALS. 45.04 L S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A Power Steering Fluid Part No. 4-253. S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A All Weather Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S