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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 S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 4 Brake Fluid S
Engine Coolant 1.8L Eng 6.50 QTS. 6.15 L 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water S
Engine Oil 1.8L Eng w/Filter 3.50 QTS. 3.31 L SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 20Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to 80Deg.F) S
Engine Oil 1.8L Eng w/o Filter 3.00 QTS. 2.83 L SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 20Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to 80Deg.F) S
Fuel Tank 16.00 GALS. 60.56 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid N/A N/A Hypoid Oil Hypoid Oil does not have to be changed. S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON S
Windshield Washer Fluid Front 1.90 QTS. 1.79 L Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S
Windshield Washer Fluid Rear 2.10 QTS. 1.98 L Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S