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Engine Control System - Service & Adjustment Specifications: Capacities

FLUID CAPACITY (CRANKCASE) (1)

Application (2) Quantity - Qts. (L)
1.8L 3.9 (3.7)
1.8L HO 4.8 (4.4)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.
(2) Includes oil filter capacity.
FLUID CAPACITY (COOLING SYSTEM) (1)

Application (2) Quantity - Qts. (L)
1.8L 6.9 (6.5)
1.8L HO 6.4 (6.1)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.
(2) Includes heater. Use A 50/50 mixture of clean water, preferably distilled and Extended Life DEX-COOL(R) Coolant (Orange colored) GM P/N 12346290 (Canadian P/N 10953464), or equivalent which conforms to GM Specification 1825M as per TSB No. 02-06-92-005 (06/05/2002).
FLUID CAPACITY (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) (1)

Application (2) Quantity - Qts. (L)
AWD
Drain & Refill 3.1 (2.9)
Dry 7.2 (6.88)
FWD
Drain & Refill 3.3 (3.1)
Dry 7.75 (7.3)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.
(2) Use Dexron(R)-III Automatic Transmission Fluid (AC Delco T-IV P/N 88900925), or equivalent.
FLUID CAPACITY (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) (1)

Application (2) Quantity Qts. (L)
Base Models 2.0 (1.9)
GT Models 2.4 (2.3)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.
(2) Drain & Refill. Use GM Goodwrench Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid GM P/N 12346190 (Canadian P/N 10953477) or an equivalent SAE 75W-90 GL-4 or GL-5 Gear Oil.
FLUID CAPACITY (DIFFERENTIAL)

Application Quantity - Pts. (L)
AWD (1) 0.5 (0.5)
(1) Use Synthetic 75W-90 GL-5 gear lubricant with 4 oz. (118 ml) of limited slip differential additive (GM Part No. 1052358).
FLUID CAPACITY (TRANSFER CASE)

Application Quantity - Qts. (L)
AWD (1) 0.8 (0.8)
(1) Use Axle Lubricant GM P/N 12345977 (Canadian P/N 10953482) or SAE 80W-90 GL-5 gear lubricant.