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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1988CAVALIER RS, 2D COUPE, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISQUICK LOOKUPSFLUIDS
1988 Chevrolet Cavalier RS, 2D Coupe, Automatic
Quick Lookups: Fluids
1988 Chevrolet Cavalier RS, 2D Coupe, AutomaticSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 2.25 LBS. | 1.02 KG | R-12 | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Refill After Disassembly | 12.00 PTS. | 5.67 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 | 8.00 PTS. | 3.78 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 | ||
| Engine Coolant | Eng VIN 1 | 9.60 QTS. | 9.08 L | 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water | GM Specification 1825-M. | S | |
| Engine Coolant | Eng VIN 1 | Heavy Duty with A/C | 9.80 QTS. | 9.27 L | 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water | GM Specification 1825-M. | S |
| Engine Oil | 2.0L 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) | S | ||
| Fuel Tank | 13.60 GALS. | 51.48 L | 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.