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1985 Buick Electra Base, 4D Sedan, 4.3 TSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Automatic Transmission Fluid Overhaul 20.00 PTS. 9.46 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Refer to TSB No. 04-07-30-037C, Date of Issue: April 11, 2007. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Pan Removal and Replacement 13.00 PTS. 6.15 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Refer to TSB No. 04-07-30-037C, Date of Issue: April 11, 2007. S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid S
Differential Gear Oil N/A N/A API - GL-5, SAE 80W-90 GM Part No. 1052271. S
Engine Coolant 13.50 QTS. 12.77 L 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water GM Specification 1825-M. S
Engine Oil 4.3L Eng 6.00 QTS. 5.67 L SAE 5W-30 (60Deg.F to Below -20Deg.F) 10W-30 (Preferred) or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to Above100Deg.F), 20W-20, 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) S
Fuel Tank 18.00 GALS. 68.13 L S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A Optikleen Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S
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