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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil w/Denso Compressor 8.00 OZS. 0.23 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Compressor Oil w/OE Harrison Compressor or HT6 Compressor 8.00 OZS. 0.23 L PAG 150 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 2.00 LBS. 0.9 KG R-134a H
Automatic Transmission Fluid Overhaul 13.50 QTS. 12.77 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Refer to TSB No. 04-07-30-037C, Date of Issue: April 11, 2007. H
Automatic Transmission Fluid Pan Removal and Replacement 7.70 QTS. 7.28 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Refer to TSB No. 04-07-30-037C, Date of Issue: April 11, 2007. H
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid H
Clutch Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid H
Differential Gear Oil 10.5" Ring Gear 3.30 QTS. 3.12 L SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil or equivalent H
Differential Gear Oil 8.5" Ring Gear 2.10 QTS. 1.98 L SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil or equivalent H
Differential Gear Oil 9.5" Ring Gear 3.50 QTS. 3.31 L SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil or equivalent H
Differential Gear Oil Dana 11" Ring Gear 4.20 QTS. 3.97 L SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Gear Oil H
Differential Gear Oil Locking Differential 2.70 QTS. 2.55 L SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil or equivalent DO NOT add Friction Modifier. H
Engine Coolant 5.7L Eng w/o Rear Heater 17.00 QTS. 16.08 L 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water S
Engine Coolant 5.7L Eng w/Rear Heater 20.00 QTS. 18.92 L 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water S
Engine Oil 5.7L Eng w/Filter 5.00 QTS. 4.73 L API - SAE 5W-30 SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, use 10W-30 if the outside temperature is higher than 18Deg.C (0Deg.F). Do not use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W-50. If your vehicle is operated in an area where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F), consider using a SAE 0W-40 oil, it will provide easier cold starting and better protection for the engine at extremely low temperatures. S
Fuel Tank 40.00 GALS. 151.41 L H
Manual Transmission Fluid w/Low Gear,RPO MW3 4.00 QTS. 3.78 L GM Goodwrench Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid or equivalent SAE 75W-90 GL-4 Gear Oil H
Power Steering Fluid 1.00 QTS. 0.94 L GM Power Steering Fluid H
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A Optikleen Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. H