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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 Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 4 Brake Fluid Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir. S
Differential Gear Oil Automatic Trans 1.30 QTS. 1.23 L API - GL-4, SAE 75W-90 Synthetic S
Engine Coolant 18.60 QTS. 17.6 L 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water S
Engine Oil w/Filter 4.80 QTS. 4.54 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 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 (Below -20Deg.F to 20Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (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 4.60 QTS. 4.35 L API - GL-4, SAE 75W-90 Synthetic S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON S
Windshield Washer Fluid 4.30 QTS. 4.06 L Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S