1983 Audi Coupe AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Quick Lookups: Fluids

FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Automatic Transmission Fluid 2.2L Eng 3.20 QTS. 3.02 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON for torque converter and Hypoid Oil SAE 90 (Mil-L-2105 B or API - GL-5) for final drive S
Engine Coolant 2.2L Eng 8.60 QTS. 8.13 L Phosphate-free antifreeze containing ethylene-glycol S
Engine Oil 2.2L Eng w/Filter 4.00 QTS. 3.78 L SAE 5W-20/30 (-20Deg.F to 15Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 15W-40/50 (5Deg.F to 85Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (15Deg.F to 85Deg.F) S
Engine Oil 2.2L Eng w/o Filter 3.50 QTS. 3.31 L SAE 5W-20/30 (-20Deg.F to 15Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 50Deg.F), 15W-40/50 (5Deg.F to 85Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (15Deg.F to 85Deg.F) S
Fuel Tank 2.2L Eng 15.90 GALS. 60.18 L Reserve of 2.1 gal. S
Manual Transmission Fluid 2.2L Eng 1.70 QTS. 1.6 L Hypoid Oil SAE 80 or SAE 80W-90 (Mil-L-2105 or API - GL-4) S
Power Steering Fluid 2.2L Eng N/A N/A Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON S
Windshield Washer Fluid 2.2L Eng 1.90 QTS. 1.79 L S
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