Quick Lookups: Fluids

2012 Buick VeranoSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 3.70 OZS. 0.1 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.43 LBS. 0.64 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Drain Plug 6.30 QTS. 5.96 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Overhaul 9.50 QTS. 8.99 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Valve Body Cover Removal 7.40 QTS. 7 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid S
Engine Coolant 8.00 QTS. 7.57 L 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Engine Oil w/Filter 5.00 QTS. 4.73 L API - SAE 5W-30 Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. S
Fuel Tank 18.50 GALS. 70.03 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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