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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1985ASTRO VAN PASSENGER, 2.5 E, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)QUICK LOOKUPSFLUIDS
1985 Chevrolet Astro Van Passenger, 2.5 E, Automatic
Quick Lookups: Fluids
1985 Chevrolet Astro Van Passenger, 2.5 E, AutomaticSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | Front & Rear | 3.00 LBS. | 1.36 KG | R-12 | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | Front | 2.00 LBS. | 0.9 KG | R-12 | S | ||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Overhaul | 11.50 QTS. | 10.88 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI | Refer to TSB No. 04-07-30-037C, Date of Issue: April 11, 2007. | S | |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Pan Removal and Replacement | 5.00 QTS. | 4.73 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 | Fill at master cylinder to 1/4" from top. | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | 4.00 PTS. | 1.89 L | API - GL-5, SAE 80W or 80W-90 Gear Oil | GM Part No. 1052271. | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | 2.5L Eng | w/o Rear Heater | 10.00 QTS. | 9.46 L | 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water | GM Specification 1825-M. | S |
| Engine Coolant | 2.5L Eng | w/Rear Heater | 12.84 QTS. | 12.15 L | 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water | GM Specification 1825-M. | S |
| Engine Oil | 2.5L Eng | w/Filter | 3.50 QTS. | 3.31 L | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | S | |
| Engine Oil | 2.5L Eng | w/o Filter | 3.00 QTS. | 2.83 L | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | S | |
| Fuel Tank | Van Passenger | 17.00 GALS. | 64.35 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 | ||
| 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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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.