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Quick Lookups: Fluids

FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Refrigerant 2.50 LBS. 1.13 KG R-12 S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill 4.00 QTS. 3.78 L Automatic Transmission Fluid Type 7176 S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Overhaul 8.90 QTS. 8.42 L Automatic Transmission Fluid Type 7176 S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid S
Engine Coolant 2.0L Eng 8.50 QTS. 8.04 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. Includes: 1 pt. in coolant reserve tank. S
Engine Oil 2.0L Eng 4.00 QTS. 3.78 L API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F) S
Fuel Tank 20.00 GALS. 75.7 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 2.30 QTS. 2.17 L API - GL-4, MOPAR Hypoid Gear Oil or equivalent S
Power Steering Fluid 2.50 PTS. 1.18 L Power Steering Fluid DO NOT use Automatic Transmission Fluid. S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S