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1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS, 4.3 ZSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Automatic Transmission Fluid 3 Spd Trans Refill After Disassembly 21.10 PTS. 9.98 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Refer to TSB No. 04-07-30-037C, Date of Issue: April 11, 2007. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 3 Spd Trans Refill After Draining 8.50 PTS. 4.02 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Refer to TSB No. 04-07-30-037C, Date of Issue: April 11, 2007. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Overdrive,Refill After Disassembly 22.20 PTS. 10.5 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Refer to TSB No. 04-07-30-037C, Date of Issue: April 11, 2007. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Overdrive,Refill After Draining 10.10 PTS. 4.77 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 Eng VIN Z 13.10 QTS. 12.39 L 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water GM Specification 1825-M. S
Engine Oil 4.3L 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), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) S
Fuel Tank V6 17.60 GALS. 66.62 L S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No. 1050017. S
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