Quick Lookups: Fluids

1986 Chevrolet Camaro Base, 2.8 S, StandardSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Refrigerant 3.00 LBS. 1.36 KG R-12 S
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 2.8L Eng 12.40 QTS. 11.73 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 Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) S
Engine Oil 2.8L Eng w/o Filter 4.00 QTS. 3.78 L SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) S
Fuel Tank Fuel Injection 15.50 GALS. 58.67 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
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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