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2009 Buick Allure CXSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Refrigerant 3.8L Eng,Eng CD L26 1.35 LBS. 0.61 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill 7.40 QTS. 7 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Dry 13.40 QTS. 12.68 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Overhaul 10.00 QTS. 9.46 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid S
Engine Coolant 3.8L Eng 11.20 QTS. 10.59 L 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean drinkable water S
Engine Oil 3.8L Eng w/Filter 4.50 QTS. 4.25 L API- SAE 5W-30 GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. S
Fuel Tank 3.8L Eng w/NU6 emissions 17.00 GALS. 64.35 L S
Fuel Tank 3.8L Eng w/o NU6 emissions 17.50 GALS. 66.24 L S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A GM Power Steering Fluid S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A Optikleen Washer Solvent S
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