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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 4 Brake Fluid S
Engine Coolant 7.30 QTS. 6.9 L 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water S
Engine Oil w/Filter 4.30 QTS. 4.06 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 w/o Filter 4.20 QTS. 3.97 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 14.50 GALS. 54.88 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid N/A N/A Hypoid Oil SAE 80, SAE 75W-80 or SAE 80W-90 (Mil-L-2105 or API - GL-4) S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON S
Windshield Washer Fluid Front 4.50 QTS. 4.25 L Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S
Windshield Washer Fluid Rear 1.60 QTS. 1.51 L Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S