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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1996LUMINA APV VAN PASSENGERREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)QUICK LOOKUPSFLUIDS
1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV Van Passenger
Quick Lookups: Fluids
1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV Van PassengerSECTION 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/o Rear Unit | 2.25 LBS. | 1.02 KG | R-134a | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | w/Rear Unit | 3.00 LBS. | 1.36 KG | R-134a | S | ||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Drain and Refill | 7.00 QTS. | 6.62 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI | Refer to TSB No. 04-07-30-037C, Date of Issue: April 11, 2007. | S | |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Overhaul | 10.00 QTS. | 9.46 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 | 12.30 QTS. | 11.64 L | 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean water (preferably distilled) | S | |||
| Engine Oil | 5.50 QTS. | 5.2 L | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | S | |||
| Fuel Tank | 17.10 GALS. | 64.73 L | S | ||||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | GM Power Steering Fluid | 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:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.