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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.75 LBS. 0.79 KG R-12 S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 7.10 QTS. 6.71 L Automatic Transmission Fluid M III or DEXRON II S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid Fill to line on reservoir. S
Clutch Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid Fill to line on reservoir. S
Differential Gear Oil 0.70 QTS. 0.66 L API - GL-5, SAE 90W S
Engine Coolant 6.30 QTS. 5.96 L Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze Coolant Above 3Deg.F (-16Deg.C) use: 35/65 mixture of antifreeze and water, above -15Deg. F (26Deg.C) use: 45/55 mixture of antifreeze and water, above -40Deg.F (40Deg.C) use: 55/45 mixture of antifreeze and water. S
Engine Oil 3.80 QTS. 3.59 L API - SG Energy Conserving II, SAE 5W-30 S
Fuel Tank 11.90 GALS. 45.04 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 2.10 QTS. 1.98 L API - GL-4 or GL-5 Gear Oil Use SAE 75W-90 Below 50Deg.F. Use SAE 80W-90 Above 50Deg.F. S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A Automatic Transmission Fluid M III or DEXRON II S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A Ultra-Clear Windshield Washer Fluid S