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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 3.70 OZS. 0.1 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.20 LBS. 0.54 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Pan Removal and Filter Replacement 6.70 QTS. 6.34 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Trans Mfr CD 6L45/MYA Complete Trans System 11.00 QTS. 10.4 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Trans Mfr CD 6L45/MYA Overhaul 10.30 QTS. 9.74 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Trans Mfr CD 6L50,Complete Trans System,Heavy Duty Cooling 11.60 QTS. 10.97 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Trans Mfr CD 6L50,Complete Trans System 11.40 QTS. 10.78 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Trans Mfr CD 6L50,Overhaul 9.80 QTS. 9.27 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Brake Fluid Hydraulic N/A N/A DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid S
Differential Gear Oil Front 0.74 QTS. 0.7 L GL-5, SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil GM Part No. 89021677. S
Differential Gear Oil Rear,Drain and Refill,w/Cover Removal 3.38 OZS. 0.09 L Limited Slip Differential Oil Additive. GM P/N 1052358 The Limited Slip Additive container capacity is greater than the amount needed. ONLY add the specified amount. S
Differential Gear Oil Rear,Drain and Refill,w/Drain Plug,w/Differential Oil Cooler 1.50 QTS. 1.41 L SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil Drain and Fill, if differential side cover has been removed to service any internal differential component. S
Differential Gear Oil Rear,Drain and Refill,w/Drain Plug,w/o Differential Oil Cool 1.16 QTS. 1.09 L SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil Drain and Fill, if differential side cover has been removed to service any internal differential component. S
Differential Gear Oil Rear,Drain and Refill,w/Drain Plug 2.37 OZS. 0.07 L Limited Slip Differential Oil Additive. GM P/N 1052358 The Limited Slip Additive container capacity is greater than the amount needed. ONLY add the specified amount. S
Differential Gear Oil Rear,w/Limited Slip Differential,w/Differential Oil Cooler 1.60 QTS. 1.51 L SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil Drain and Fill, if differential side cover has been removed to service any internal differential component. S
Differential Gear Oil Rear,w/Limited Slip Differential 1.26 QTS. 1.19 L SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil Drain and Fill, if differential side cover has been removed to service any internal differential component. S
Differential Gear Oil Rear,w/o Limited Slip Differential 1.30 QTS. 1.23 L SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil Drain and Fill, if differential side cover has been removed to service any internal differential component. S
Engine Coolant 3.6L Eng 12.30 QTS. 11.64 L 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean drinkable water All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Engine Oil w/Filter 6.00 QTS. 5.67 L API - SAE 5W-30 Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. S
Fuel Tank 18.00 GALS. 68.13 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid Base 1.90 QTS. 1.79 L GL- 5, SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil S
Transfer Case Fluid 1.10 QTS. 1.04 L Transfer Case Fluid (MOBIL LT Fluid) S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A Optikleen Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S