1998 Chevrolet Cavalier RS, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Engine Controls - Specifications - 2.2L: Capacities

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

Application Cold Crank Amps @ 0°F (-18°C) Reserve Capacity Minutes
2.2L 525 90
FLUID CAPACITY (CRANKCASE) (1)

Application (2) Quantity Qts. (L)
2.2L 4.0 (3.8)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.
(2) Includes oil filter capacity.
FLUID CAPACITY (COOLING SYSTEM) (1)

Application (2) Quantity Qts. (L)
2.2L 10.3 (9.8)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.
(2) Includes heater.
FLUID CAPACITY (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION) (1)(2)

Application (3) Quantity Qts. (L)
3T40 4.0 (3.8)
4T40-E 6.9 (6.5)
4T60-E & 4T65-E 7.4 (7.0)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.
(2) Drain and refill capacity only. Does not include torque converter.
(3) Dexron-III or Dexron-IIE.
FLUID CAPACITY (MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION) (1)

Application Quantity Qts. (L)
2.2L (2) 2.0 (1.9)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.
(2) Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM 12345349).
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