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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Refrigerant 2.50 LBS. 1.13 KG R-12 S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 3.20 QTS. 3.02 L S
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 1.6L Eng w/Filter 4.70 QTS. 4.44 L SAE 10W-30, 10W-40 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 60Deg.F), 15W-40, 15W-50 (Below 10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40, 20W-50 (Below 20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) S
Engine Oil 1.6L Eng w/o Filter 4.20 QTS. 3.97 L SAE 10W-30, 10W-40 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 60Deg.F), 15W-40, 15W-50 (Below 10Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F), 20W-40, 20W-50 (Below 20Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) S
Fuel Tank 14.50 GALS. 54.88 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 4.50 QTS. 4.25 L Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S