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1996 Chevrolet Chevy Van G30, Van Cargo Extended, 6.5 YSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil w/Denso Compressor,w/o Rear AC 8.00 OZS. 0.23 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Compressor Oil w/OE Harrison Compressor,w/o Rear AC 8.00 OZS. 0.23 L PAG 150 S
Air Cond Compressor Oil w/OE Harrison Compressor,w/Rear A/C 11.00 OZS. 0.32 L PAG 150 S
Air Cond Compressor Oil w/Rear A/C,w/Denso Compressor 11.00 OZS. 0.32 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant w/Auxiliary Air Cond 4.25 LBS. 1.92 KG R-134a S
Air Cond Refrigerant w/o Aux Air Cond 3.00 LBS. 1.36 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Trans Mfr CD 4L80E/MT1 Complete Overhaul 13.50 QTS. 12.77 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Refer to TSB No. 04-07-30-037C, Date of Issue: April 11, 2007. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Trans Mfr CD 4L80E/MT1 Drain and Refill 7.70 QTS. 7.28 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
Differential Gear Oil 10 1/2" ring gear 3.25 QTS. 3.07 L API - GL-5, SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil S
Differential Gear Oil 8 1/2", 8 5/8 ring gear 2.10 QTS. 1.98 L API - GL-5, SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil S
Differential Gear Oil 9 1/2" 2.75 QTS. 2.6 L API - GL-5, SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil S
Differential Gear Oil Dana 11" ring gear 4.10 QTS. 3.88 L API - GL-5, SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil S
Engine Coolant 6.5L Eng w/o Rear Heater 23.50 QTS. 22.23 L 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean water (preferably distilled) S
Engine Coolant 6.5L Eng w/Rear Heater 27.50 QTS. 26.02 L 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean water (preferably distilled) S
Engine Oil 6.5L Eng w/Filter 7.00 QTS. 6.62 L API - SAE 10W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 15W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (32Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) S
Fuel Tank Optional 60.00 GALS. 227.12 L S
Fuel Tank Standard 35.00 GALS. 132.48 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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