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Quick Lookups: Fluids

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 7.20 QTS. 6.81 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid S
Differential Gear Oil 1.60 QTS. 1.51 L API - GL-5, Multipurpose Gear Oil S
Engine Coolant 2.0L Eng 9.50 QTS. 8.99 L 50/50 mixture of water and Ethylene-Glycol Base Antifreeze, such as MOPAR, PRESTON II, PEAK, or antifreeze containing the Alugard 340-2 inhibitor system. S
Engine Oil 2.0L Eng w/Filter 4.20 QTS. 3.97 L API - SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F) S
Engine Oil 2.0L Eng w/Oil Cooler 4.78 QTS. 4.52 L API - SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F) S
Fuel Tank 2.0L Eng 15.10 GALS. 57.15 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 2.0L Eng 2.20 QTS. 2.08 L API - GL-5, Multipurpose Gear Oil S
Power Steering Fluid 1.12 QTS. 1.05 L Power Steering Fluid S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S