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1998 Buick RivieraSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 9.00 OZS. 0.26 L PAG 150 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 2.00 LBS. 0.9 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Complete Overhaul 10.00 QTS. 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 Drain and Refill 7.40 QTS. 7 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
Engine Coolant 13.00 QTS. 12.3 L 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean water (preferably distilled) S
Engine Oil w/Filter 4.50 QTS. 4.25 L API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) S
Fuel Tank 18.50 GALS. 70.03 L S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid 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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