1987 Cadillac Cimarron StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Quick Lookups: Fluids

FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Automatic Transmission Fluid Refill After Disassembly 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 Refill After Draining 10.50 PTS. 4.96 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 11.10 QTS. 10.5 L 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water GM Specification 1825-M. S
Engine Oil 2.8L Eng 4.00 QTS. 3.78 L SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) S
Fuel Tank 13.60 GALS. 51.48 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid N/A N/A Refer to lubricant specifications label under hood for correct fluid. S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No. 1050017. S
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