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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
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 4 Brake Fluid S
Engine Coolant w/Air Cond 6.90 QTS. 6.52 L 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water S
Engine Coolant w/o Air Cond 6.40 QTS. 6.05 L 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water S
Engine Oil w/Filter 3.70 QTS. 3.5 L SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (Below 10Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (Below 20Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) S
Engine Oil w/o Filter 3.20 QTS. 3.02 L SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Below 0Deg.F to Above 60Deg.F), 15W-40 or 15W-50 (Below 10Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (Below 20Deg.F to Above 80Deg.F) S
Fuel Tank 12.40 GALS. 46.93 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid N/A N/A Hypoid Oil SAE 80 S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON S
Windshield Washer Fluid 3.20 QTS. 3.02 L Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S