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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Refrigerant 6.5L Eng 3.50 LBS. 1.58 KG R-12 S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill 5.00 QTS. 4.73 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON IIE S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Overhaul 11.50 QTS. 10.88 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON IIE S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid S
Differential Gear Oil Rear N/A N/A SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil S
Engine Coolant 6.5L Eng 26.50 QTS. 25.07 L 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean water (preferably distilled) S
Engine Oil 6.5L Eng w/Filter 7.00 QTS. 6.62 L API - SAE 10W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (Above 32Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) S
Fuel Tank Optional 32.00 GALS. 121.13 L S
Fuel Tank Standard 21.00 GALS. 79.49 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 4.00 QTS. 3.78 L GM Manual Transmission Synthetic Fluid 12345871 S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No. 1050017. S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A Optikleen Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. H