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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 4.00 OZS. 0.11 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.28 LBS. 0.58 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Trans Mfr CD 5L40-E/M82 Drain and Refill 7.40 QTS. 7 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Trans Mfr CD 5L40-E/M82 Overhaul 9.40 QTS. 8.89 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Trans Mfr CD 5L40-E/M82 Torque Converter (245 mm) 3.10 QTS. 2.93 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Trans Mfr CD 5L40-E/M82 Torque Converter (258 mm) 3.30 QTS. 3.12 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 4 Brake Fluid S
Differential Gear Oil Rear 1.32 QTS. 1.24 L Differential Lubricant - Castrol SAF Carbon Mod Both LSD and Non-LSD differentials use the same fluid. S
Engine Coolant 3.6L Eng 10.60 QTS. 10.03 L 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Engine Oil 3.6L Eng w/Filter 7.10 QTS. 6.71 L API - SAE 5W-30 Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. S
Fuel Tank 19.30 GALS. 73.05 L S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A Optikleen Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S