Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2006 Chevrolet Optra5 LS, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | Left Hand Drive | 1.40 LBS. | 0.63 KG | R-134a | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | Right Hand Drive | 1.50 LBS. | 0.68 KG | R-134a | S | ||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 7.30 QTS. | 6.9 L | Automatic Transaxle Fluid ESSO LT 71141 or ISU H50235 | S | |||
| Brake Fluid | 0.50 QTS. | 0.47 L | Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Engine Coolant | 7.90 QTS. | 7.47 L | 50/50 mixture of clean drinkable water (preferably distilled) and good quality Ethylene Glycol Base Coolant | S | |||
| Engine Oil | 4.20 QTS. | 3.97 L | SAE 5W-30 | S | |||
| Fuel Tank | N/A | N/A | S | ||||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 2.00 QTS. | 1.89 L | GM Goodwrench Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid or equivalent SAE 75W-85 GL-4 Gear Oil | S | |||
| Power Steering Fluid | 1.20 QTS. | 1.13 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON III | S | |||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | N/A | N/A | Optikleen Washer Solvent | S | |||
Factory Service Tools
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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.
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