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1983 Chevrolet Citation 4D Hatchback, 2.5 R, AutomaticSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Automatic Transmission Fluid N/A N/A 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 In-Line4 w/Air Cond 9.00 QTS. 8.51 L 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water GM Specification 1825-M. S
Engine Coolant In-Line4 w/o Air Cond 8.50 QTS. 8.04 L 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water GM Specification 1825-M. S
Engine Oil 2.5L Eng 3.00 QTS. 2.83 L SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) S
Fuel Tank 2.5L Eng 14.00 GALS. 52.99 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid N/A N/A Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No. 1050017. S
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