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Lubrication Specifications

LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS

Material Condition Specification
Engine Oil (1) Ambient Temperature Less Than 0°F (-18°C) To 100°F (38°C) SAE 5W-30
Engine Oil (1) Ambient Temperature Above 0°F (-18°C) To Over 100°F (38°C) SAE 10W-30
Engine Coolant All 50/50 Mixture of Distilled Water & Ethylene Glycol
Power Steering Fluid All Dexron II, Dexron IIE, Or Dexron III Type ATF
Brake Fluid All DOT 3 Or DOT 4
Clutch Fluid All DOT 3 Or DOT 4
Automatic Transmission Fluid All Dexron II or Dexron III
Transmission Oil All API Classification GL-5 (2)
Front Differential Gear Oil (Automatic Transmission) All API Classification GL-5 (2)
Rear Differential Gear Oil (AWD Vehicles) All API Classification GL-5 (2)
(1) SAE 5W-30 is highly preferred for all models.
(2) SAE 90 may be used if temperatures are 30°F (0°C) to over 100°F (38°C). SAE 85W may be used if temperature are 20°F (-30°C) to over 100°F (38°C). SAE 80W may be used if temperatures are below -30°F (-34°C) to 90°F (32°C). SAE 80W-90 may be used if temperatures are below 30°F (-34°C) to over 100°F (38°C).