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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Automatic Transmission Fluid 3.20 QTS. 3.02 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid S
Engine Coolant 6.90 QTS. 6.52 L 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water S
Engine Oil w/Filter 4.70 QTS. 4.44 L SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -0Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (15Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) S
Engine Oil w/o Filter 4.20 QTS. 3.97 L SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below -0Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (15Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) S
Fuel Tank Gas 10.00 GALS. 37.85 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid N/A N/A Hypoid Oil SAE 80, SAE 75W-80 S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A Power Steering Fluid VOLKSWAGEN Part No. ZVW239902. S
Windshield Washer Fluid 1.80 QTS. 1.7 L Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S