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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Refrigerant 2.41 LBS. 1.09 KG R-12 S
Automatic Transmission Fluid For Final Drive N/A N/A Hypoid Oil SAE 90 (Mil-L-2105 B or API - GL-5) S
Automatic Transmission Fluid For Torque Converter N/A N/A Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 4 Brake Fluid S
Engine Coolant 5.10 QTS. 4.82 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 (Below -20Deg.F to 20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) S
Engine Oil w/o Filter 3.70 QTS. 3.5 L SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (10Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) S
Fuel Tank 13.70 GALS. 51.86 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid N/A N/A Hypoid Oil SAE 80 (Mil-L-2105 or API - GL-4) S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON or DEXRON II S
Windshield Washer Fluid 1.80 QTS. 1.7 L Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S